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Fish Oil 1,200 mg
Overview:
When you go to the supplement section of CVS, you can notice apart from the vitamin, fish oil is another common dietary supplement that sale in stores. Additionally, many people have started taking fish oil supplements since childhood, but do you ever think about the fact behind the fish oil? Fish oil is a dietary supplement that contains two important omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid(DHA). Fish oil is extracted from fish tissues, such as fat and oil. Fishes like salmon, tuna, anchovies, mackerel, and herring are all dietary sources of DHA and EPA. Fish oil often comes in liquid, pill, and capsule forms.
Medical Uses:
Human bodies cannot naturally produce omega-3 fatty acids; however, EPA and DNA are significant in many functions, including cell growth, metabolism, brain, mental health, and muscle activity. Additionally, EPA from fish oil supplements can increase the speed of metabolism. As a result, some people would take fish oil to lose more weight because metabolism helps to burn calories. Next, DHA has effects on the brain, especially in memory and mental health. Omega-3 fatty acids are stored in cell membranes in the body; it preserves cell membrane health and communication between brain cells. If the amount of DHA decreases in the brain, the condition of deficits in learning and memory may occur. Therefore, the intake of fish oil can help you to maintain normal brain function and development. Furthermore, eyes rely on omega-3 fatty acids. Hence, a lack of omega-3 fat develops the risk of eye diseases. Regardless of the effects on the brain, eyes, and metabolism, more effects of fish oil are listed below:
Pregnancy
Healthy skin
Reduce liver fat
Reduce inflammation
Reduce the risk of allergy
Improve bone health
Improve attention and hyperactivity in children
Improve asthma symptoms
Side-effects:
Even though fish oil brings lots of benefits for health. Nevertheless, if you take an inapposite dose of fish oil, it can lead to severe health issues:
Heartburn
Loose stools
Nosebleed
A fishy aftertaste
Diarrhea
Nausea
Rash
Hard breathing
High blood sugar
Low blood pressure
Acid reflux
Stroke
Insomnia
Drug interactions:
Fish oil interactions:
High blood pressure medications(Antihypertensive drugs): Cause the blood pressure goes too low.
Anticoagulant: Increases the risk of bleeding.
Contraceptive drugs: influence triglycerides.
Orlistat: Decreases absorption of omega-3 fatty acids.
Vitamin E: Reduces the level of vitamin E.
Birth control pills: Reduces the effect of lower triglycerides.
Cyclosporine: Increases the effects and side effects of cyclosporine.
Dosing:
For the safety concern, the recommended dosing for fish oil is 3 grams or less daily. Taking more than 3 grams daily may cause the side effects listed above.
Citation:
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