Omega-3 And possible Side
Effects
Omega-3 fish oil
capsules do have a few possible side effects.
Fish oil capsules may cause belching,
flatulence, bloating, nausea and diarrhoea.
Very high doses may result in a slightly fishy
body odour.
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There is some concern that high doses can lead
to internal bleeding, but a study of people with heart disease
who took 88mg of fish oil supplements in addition to aspirin
(an anticoagulant) found no increase in the incidence of
internal bleeding.
Some studies have found that high doses of fish
oils worsen blood sugar control n people with diabetes; others
have shown no effect.
To be safe,
diabetics should not take more than 200mg of fish oil
supplements a day except on medical
advice.
Individuals with high levels of triglycerides
should be careful if they also have high levels of LDL (BAD)
cholesterol.
Therapeutic doses of fish oil can increase LDL.
Garlic supplements may be the remedy. One study found that the
garlic reversed the fish oils raising effect.
Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit blood clotting, so
consult a doctor before using fish oil supplements if you have
a blood disorder or if you are taking anticoagulant
medications.
Fish oil supplements should not be taken during
the two days before or after surgery.
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