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What Are The Side Effects Of Mega-3?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015
Question: Hi , Is it safe to take Dr.Reddys Mega - 3 Capsule 1 capsule every day, would like to know the side effects as well..
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
These are beneficial and can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

The omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are the essential fatty acids
It promotes fat oxidation, improves insulin sensitivity, and improves calorie partitioning..
Specifically, the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil have been shown to:

Reduce the risk of heart attack.
Lower blood triglyceride levels.
Decrease inflammation.
Reduce joint stiffness.And more..
In addition, fish oil has been shown to help improve or prevent the following:

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Depression
Heart Disease
Cancer and more..
Fish oil is LIKELY SAFE for most people.

And to know more about it also please check this link:
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Liver disease: Fish oil might increase the risk of bleeding in people with liver scarring due to liver disease.

Fish or seafood allergy: Some people who are allergic to seafood such as fish might also be allergic to fish oil supplements. There is no reliable information showing how likely people with seafood allergy are to have an allergic reaction to fish oil. Until more is known, advise patients allergic to seafood to avoid or use fish oil supplements cautiously.

Bipolar disorder: Taking fish oil might increase some of the symptoms of this condition.

Depression: Taking fish oil might increase some of the symptoms of this condition.

Diabetes: There is some concern that taking high doses of fish oil might make the control of blood sugar more difficult.

High blood pressure: Fish oil can lower blood pressure and might cause blood pressure to drop too low in people who are being treated with blood pressure-lowering medications.

HIV/AIDS and other conditions in which the immune system response is lowered: Higher doses of fish oil can lower the body’s immune system response. This could be a problem for people whose immune system is already weak.

An implanted defibrillator (a surgically placed device to prevent irregular heartbeat): Some, but not all, research suggests that fish oil might increase the risk of irregular heartbeat in patients with an implanted defibrillator. Stay on the safe side by avoiding fish oil supplements.

Familial adenomatous polyposis: There is some concern that fish oil might further increase the risk of getting cancer in people with this condition.

Hope that helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (10 minutes later)
Hi Sir,

So can i take every day 1 capsule life long to keep my self healthy ? will there be any chance of Vitamin E deficiency if i take these capsules in long run?

Thanks
xxxxx
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can take these on daily basis.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

You can take one capsule a day in order to stay healthy. However, eating sea fish once or twice a week is another good way to gain omega 3 fatty acids.
There is no chance of Vitamin E deficiency to be caused due to the intake of these capsules.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 minutes later)
Thank you so much for the answer, - Bye.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Glad to help

Detailed Answer:
I am glad that you found the answer to be helpful. In that case I would really appreciate if you close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.

Regards
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What Are The Side Effects Of Mega-3?

Brief Answer: These are beneficial and can be taken Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. The omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are the essential fatty acids It promotes fat oxidation, improves insulin sensitivity, and improves calorie partitioning.. Specifically, the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil have been shown to: Reduce the risk of heart attack. Lower blood triglyceride levels. Decrease inflammation. Reduce joint stiffness.And more.. In addition, fish oil has been shown to help improve or prevent the following: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Depression Heart Disease Cancer and more.. Fish oil is LIKELY SAFE for most people. And to know more about it also please check this link: Special Precautions & Warnings: Liver disease: Fish oil might increase the risk of bleeding in people with liver scarring due to liver disease. Fish or seafood allergy: Some people who are allergic to seafood such as fish might also be allergic to fish oil supplements. There is no reliable information showing how likely people with seafood allergy are to have an allergic reaction to fish oil. Until more is known, advise patients allergic to seafood to avoid or use fish oil supplements cautiously. Bipolar disorder: Taking fish oil might increase some of the symptoms of this condition. Depression: Taking fish oil might increase some of the symptoms of this condition. Diabetes: There is some concern that taking high doses of fish oil might make the control of blood sugar more difficult. High blood pressure: Fish oil can lower blood pressure and might cause blood pressure to drop too low in people who are being treated with blood pressure-lowering medications. HIV/AIDS and other conditions in which the immune system response is lowered: Higher doses of fish oil can lower the body’s immune system response. This could be a problem for people whose immune system is already weak. An implanted defibrillator (a surgically placed device to prevent irregular heartbeat): Some, but not all, research suggests that fish oil might increase the risk of irregular heartbeat in patients with an implanted defibrillator. Stay on the safe side by avoiding fish oil supplements. Familial adenomatous polyposis: There is some concern that fish oil might further increase the risk of getting cancer in people with this condition. Hope that helps. Regards