Omega-3 Supplements
Support mood, cardiovascular health, inflammation regulation, brain function
Forms
Fish oil capsules, liquid fish oil, krill oil, algae oil (vegan EPA/DHA)
Advantages
Well-researched; algae oil provides vegan alternative; convenient
Disadvantages
Quality varies; oxidation risk in low-quality products; fish burps with some forms
Side effects
Fishy aftertaste, loose stools at high doses, mild blood thinning
Interactions
Additive blood-thinning effect with warfarin, aspirin, NSAIDs
At-risk groups
Vegans (use algae oil), people with low oily fish intake, cardiovascular risk
Cautions
Caution at doses >3 g EPA+DHA/day if on anticoagulants; stop 2 weeks before surgery
Related symptoms
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