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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.
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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