Fish Oil Side Effects To Avoid
There has been a lot of buzz about the health benefits of fish oil and other forms of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Many research programs and studies have proved the numerous health benefits that fish oil can give. But every coin has two sides. So, is it possible for something beneficial like fish oil, to have bad effects, as well? Yes, it is possible.
If you have a fish oil supplement, either as capsules or liquid, at home, then you would have to make sure that it would not be exposed to heat, light and oxygen. When exposed for too long, the fish oil would get oxidized and would get bad. Once the fish oil gets bad, it would lose its nutritional value. Aside from that, bad fish oil and fatty acids are said to contribute to the development of cancer and other diseases.
Minor side effects of fish oil might include a fishy aftertaste, diarrhea, and fishy burps. Some would report nose bleeding as a side effect of fish oil intake. Aside from this, you would have to be conscious with vitamin A, E and D. Accumulated or large doses of these vitamins can eventually lead to poisoning.
There are also serious side effects of fish oil. If these side effects happen to you, it is best to consult a healthcare professional. You would have to stop taking fish oil supplements or it could mean other serious ailments.
Fish oil is said to increase the risk of bleeding, especially gastrointestinal bleeding. So if you notice red blood on your stool and vomiting blood, consult a health care professional immediately. Serious effects could also include hemorrhagic stroke or bleeding in the brain. Common symptoms would include vision and speech changes, numbness or loss of strength in the limbs and frequent and painful headaches.
If you have diabetes, then it would also be better to check with your doctor before taking fish oil supplements or any other Omega-3 supplement. Taking fish oil supplements can sometimes result to hyperglycemia or high blood sugar. Be watchful or conscious of allergic reactions. Symptoms that you are allergic with fish oil supplement include rashes, itching, swelling, wheezing and difficulty in breathing or swallowing.
To avoid the minor side effects, you can take the fish oil supplement along with your meal. This would get rid of the aftertaste and make it easier to digest. It is less likely for you to experience abdominal or stomach pain. There are few who keep their supplements refrigerated. It is said that keeping them frozen or cold would help lessen gastrointestinal problems or side-effects.
Too much is always not good. The problem is we do not know how much is too much. There is a maximum amount that an individual should take. But there is a recommended amount, for male it is 1600 mg while women are recommended to have 1100 mg.
As mentioned, we should be cautious with Vitamin A,E, and D overdose. These are fat soluble vitamins which can accumulate in the body, and, in some cases, can reach toxic levels.
How do we deal with this?
Read the labels. Know what kind of supplement you are taking. You must know if the fish oil supplements you are taking exceed the recommended level. To avoid an overdose of Vitamin A and D, avoid using fish oil that includes the internal organs like liver.
Fish oil can be essential in improving our physical and mental health as long as it is taken in recommended doses and amounts. Remember that fish oil is not a magic pill that would immediately remove us of any ailments and pains. It’s effects can be gradually noticed over time.
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Fish Oil Side Effects To Avoid
Page Updated October 18, 2024
