Question 1

can pill of 240mg dha /340mg epa cause blood thinning/bleeding of my  non-bleeding small subchorionic hematoma? i'm 10 weeks preggo & it's never bled.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Any supplement  or medication  taken during pregnancy must be carefully discussed and reviewed before you start taking it with your ob-gyn. There are conflicting reports regarding whether these omega 3 fatty acids cause bleeding or  making clotting more difficult once bleeding has occurred. A hematologist can directly test your bleeding time and recommend if benefit outweighs risk.

Question 2

can fish oil cause your heart rate to rise or even your resting heart rate? i get about 2, 000mg of epa and 2, 000mg of dha daily.

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Fish oil consumption at doses less than 3000 mg is thought to be generally safe, although there are potential interactions with many medications. There are 2 unlikely situations where fish oil might cause increased resting heart rate. First, fish oil can lower blood pressure in some people and might cause heart to beat faster. Second, fish oil might affect clotting, causing bleeding and anemia.

Question 3

hi i am recently overcame covid 19. is it good to take omega 3 epa/dha 100mg gummies everyday? can it cause depression or any adverse reactions? thanks?

Accepted Answer

Omega 3 fish oil: Supplements are not investigated by government agencies and physicians cannot vouch for their lack of contaminants. However, omega 3 fish oils have been studied by many researchers and most feel there are cardiovascular health benefits from taking them. Claims about their helping mental problems, dementia prevention, promoting good sleep are more controversial.

Question 4

can my fish oil pill (epa & dha) thin my blood or cause bleeding? i'm 10 weeks pregnant & have a subchorionic hematoma.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes fish oil thins blood and if you are bleeding you need to stop taking this.

Question 5

i heard that consuming dha supplement after 20 weeks pregnancy can cause excessive bleeding during labor. is it true? when should i stop taking it?

Accepted Answer

1 per day: There are many DHA supplements in the form of prenatal vitamins which are recommended for pregnant women. When taken at recommended dose the increase risk of bleeding is not generally a concern

Question 6

can my dha pill (200mg) thin my blood? i'm 10 weeks pregnant with a small subchorionic hematoma that's caused no bleeding.

Accepted Answer

No: Certainly not in any dangerous way. Most people need these omega 3 supplements.

Question 7

confused by previous answers-sprayed tanned years w/no protection. read dha breathed thru nose/month during spray causes lung cancer. what are real risks 2 me; are there actual cases in medical journals?  please help me understand real risk-concerned

Accepted Answer

I found no articles: The serious medical literature contains a couple of articles about dihydroxyacetone's effects on the skin, especially making the diagnosis of pigmented cancers more tricky. In 2013, a couple of ivory-tower types suggested the stuff might be a mutagen / risk in theory, but there was never any serious scientific work. Mutagens are ubiquitous in nature. If you want a fake tan, stop worrying.

Question 8

could wheat germ has both dha and epa?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Available sources for DHA and EPA include egg yolk and fish oils.

Question 9

does flax seed offer epa and dha fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Mostly ALA: Dha and epa are found more in animal products like salmon.

Question 10

in regards to pregnancy, what is dpa, epa, and dha?

Accepted Answer

Essential fatty acid: These are short forms of the essential fatty acids which are important for the new unborn child's proper development especially of the brain. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) &amp; docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) are essential human nutrients. Therefore now a days they are being stressed both for the pregnant women as well as the growing infants who are taking formulas.

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Can pill of 240mg dha /340mg epa cause blood thinning/bleeding of my non-bleeding small subchorionic hematoma? i'm 10 weeks preggo & it's never bled.

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Can fish oil cause your heart rate to rise or even your resting heart rate? i get about 2, 000mg of epa and 2, 000mg of dha daily.

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Hi i am recently overcame covid 19. is it good to take omega 3 epa/dha 100mg gummies everyday? can it cause depression or any adverse reactions? thanks?

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Can my fish oil pill (epa & dha) thin my blood or cause bleeding? i'm 10 weeks pregnant & have a subchorionic hematoma.

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I heard that consuming dha supplement after 20 weeks pregnancy can cause excessive bleeding during labor. is it true? when should i stop taking it?

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Can my dha pill (200mg) thin my blood? i'm 10 weeks pregnant with a small subchorionic hematoma that's caused no bleeding.

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Confused by previous answers-sprayed tanned years w/no protection. read dha breathed thru nose/month during spray causes lung cancer. what are real risks 2 me; are there actual cases in medical journals? please help me understand real risk-concerned

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Could wheat germ has both dha and epa?

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Does flax seed offer epa and dha fatty acids?

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In regards to pregnancy, what is dpa, epa, and dha?

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