Regarding nutrition, balance is everything. As in a circus high wire act, too much motion in one direction or the other can have unfortunate consequences. There are side effects of fish oil to go with the numerous benefits. Consumers should be aware of both so that they can improve their health and not throw the body out of equilibrium.
Billions of dollars are spent every year in the US alone on prescription drugs that are taken to thin the blood. Blood thinner, also called an anti-coagulant, is used to stop platelets that are present in plasma from forming clots. It is usually used by people who are at risk for heart attacks or strokes.
One reason that the law requires a doctors prescription for these drugs is the side effects. Depending on the drug, those could be stomach pain, excessive bleeding, muscle aches, dizziness, and headaches.
The most common non prescription blood thinner is aspirin. It too has side effects like heartburn, nausea or upset stomach. Some people are also allergic to aspirin and do not know it - they blame problems like hearing loss or difficulty breathing on other things.
One of the positive effects of fish oil is that it is a powerful natural blood thinner. One big difference is that it is food - not drugs. Taken in moderate doses of 2-3 grams per day should not cause any problems. Actually, the main thing that you have to worry about is its reaction with prescription drugs.
If you are already under a doctors care, make sure you discuss this or any other supplement with them. If possible, try to find some way to get fish oil into your diet.
A recent Harvard statistical analysis found that the sixth biggest killer in the US is there are not enough of the omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil in our diets. They used data from the National Health Center for Health Statistics and found that there were 72,000-96,000 preventable deaths each year due to omega 3 deficiencies. Tobacco, high blood pressure and obesity led the list.
In other words, one of the negative effects of fish oil is not taking enough of it.
A few other points.
1] The omega 3s mentioned in the Harvard study are found in much smaller amounts in grass fed beef, nuts and some dark leafy greens.
2] The most realistic means of getting levels of omega 3s that the body requires, is with omega 3 supplements. Do not compromise on quality. Look at the companies websites. The better ones will be able to prove that they offer fresh and pure products. Spoilage is a side effect of fish oil from a company that cuts corners. Do not accept the first thing you see in the store. This approach will almost guarantee you poor quality.
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