What Fish Oil Side Effects Can You Expect?. Are there Any Other Consequences?.
Here, Some Ideas How to Prevent Them.
Before we go into the possible fish oil side effects, it is important to remember why we should take omega 3. Why all this fuss about Omega 3 Fish oil that everybody talks about.
"compare the multiple benefits of fish oil vs possible few side effects"
First, omega 3 fish oil or fatty acid is an ESSENTIAL fat, or fatty acid. By that we understand a fat the body needs to stay in good health. If we don’t get enough of this essential fatty acid we get sick. That´s why it´s called essential. If it´s essential is important.
So, it isn´t a matter of choise, we need the stuff. Either we like it or not. It is not optional.
Now, Some Statistics.
It is estimated that 90% or more of people in the Western world are deficient in omega 3 fatty acids and most get far too much of the omega-6 fatty acids. Vegetarian diets, for example, tend to be very high in omega-6. About 50 years ago the vegetable oil manufactures started a war on
Saturated and Tropical fats(coconut).
They won the war but the consumer lost its health, in the mean time. Disorders like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, etc., became everybody’s problem.
By the 90s we learned that the ratio of omega 6/ omega 3 should be close to 1/1, in order to maintain good health. That meant we should start increasing the omega 3 we ate and decreasing the omega 6(too many vegetable oils everywhere). For more on this go to my pages
What is Omega 3and Omega 3 Deficiency.
Special Care to Avoid Some Fish Oil Side Effects.
Polyunsaturated oils, including the omega 3 fats, are extremely susceptible to damage from heat, light, and oxygen. When exposed to these elements for too long, the fatty acids in the oil become oxidized, that is rancid.
Rancidity not only alters the flavor and smell of the oil, but it also diminishes the nutritional value. More importantly, the oxidation of fatty acids produces free radicals, which are believed to play a role in the development of cancer and other degenerative diseases.
As a result, oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids should be stored in dark glass, tightly closed containers in the refrigerator or freezer. In addition, these oils should never be heated on the stove. So, instead of sautéing your vegetables in flaxseed or walnut oil, make a salad dressing using these oils.
When purchasing an omega 3 fatty acid supplement, remember that these oils are highly sensitive to damage from heat, light and oxygen. Choose a certified organic product that has been refrigerated and is packaged in a dark brown or green glass jar and be sure to store the product in your refrigerator or freezer.
Fish and Fish Oil Side Effects.
When you think of how to increase your omega 3 intake, you have the possibility to do it by eating fatty fish or taking a fish oil supplement. For more go from
Fish vs Fish oil supplements.
Depending on their stage of life, consumers need to be aware of both the benefits and risks of eating fish. Children, pregnant and nursing women are at increased risk of exposure to excessive mercury from fish. Avoiding potentially contaminated fish is a higher priority for these groups
Fish Oil Side Effects.
Omega 3 high doses used in some disorders may have side effects. These fish oil side effects may disappear after a few days, when your body gets used to it. If after a couple of weeks you don’t see an improvement, try a different brand of fish oil, it may help. Possible fish oil side effects:
Aftertaste. When you start taking fish oil it may appear, but should go away after a few days.
Some degree of diarrhea may initially show up, but not for long.
Blood thinning effect will aggregate if you are taking other blood thinners. But if you have any heart disorder do not stop taking your Omega 3. It is always a heart healthy supplement. Tell your doctor.
Fishy burps. Try different times of the day, before and after meals. It could also be an indication that the oil you are taking could be rancid. Or it may disappear after a few days. Last, try freezing the caps, this way they don´t dissolve in your stomach but in your intestine. One final idea, try enteric-coated fish capsules. That should do it.
Abdominal discomfort. The same as diarrhea, it should disappear after a few days.
Increase antioxidant requirements. Taking 400 IU/ day of vitamin E may be enough to correct this situation.
Nose bleeding has been reported.
If you are taking Cod liver oil supplements beware that it has vitamin A and D, so you may accumulate them in your body and, eventually, get poisoned. Normal fish oil supplements do not have vitamin A or D.
Starting Slow.
Many fish oil supplements manufacturers suggest taking one pill three times each day. If you want to reduce the fish oil side effects you might want to start out with one pill once a day for the first three days. Then go up to one pill twice a day for seven days and then go up to the full three pills a day.
Possible Interactions.
Here we are not really talking about fish oil side effects but possible drug interactions:
Aspirin. In combination with aspirin, omega-3 fatty acids could be helpful in the treatment of some forms of coronary artery disease. Consult your doctor about whether this combination would be appropriate for you if you have coronary artery disease.
Cyclosporine. Omega 3 may reduce some of the side effects associated with cyclosporine therapy, which is often used to reduce the chances of rejection in transplant recipients.
Bleeding disorder. If you have one, always ask your doctor about.
Olive oil may decrease the ability of DHA to decrease inflammation (pain swelling, redness).
Supplementing with fish oils has been found to be entirely safe even for periods as long as 7 years and no significant adverse effects have been reported in hundreds of clinical trials, using as much as 18 grams/day of fish oils.
Do you know why Omega 3 with DHA is so good for you? Most people don’t - and as a result they do not enjoy the level of vibrant health that they should! Instead they suffer from avoidable ailments such as heart disease. Even worse, many people as they get older, gradually ‘lose’ their mind and live out their twilight years not even recognizing their friends or family.
Scientists throughout the world believe a great deal of the suffering caused from these diseases could be avoided by adequate intake of an essential Omega 3 fatty acid found in fish oil called DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) You may want to read this information.
The ‘standard’ medical solution for high cholesterol is to prescribe a statin drug. Whereas these are generally effective in lowering cholesterol…some people pay a price…in side effects! These can range from damaged livers, muscle aches and even impotency. You may want to check this information.
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