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How to avoid acid reflux with fish oil and omega 3 capsules
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
Possibly fish oil: Fats including fish oil can sometimes aggravate reflux; this is less likely if taken with food.
But certain supplements are proven beneficial for refl... Read More
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680 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Charlapanswered
Holistic Medicine 39 years experience
Different fats: The fatty acid most commonly found in flax-seed oil is α-linolenic acid (ala, 18 carbons and 3 double bonds). In fish oil, they are eicosapentaenoic a... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Terry Simpsonanswered
General Surgery 37 years experience
Fish best: No evidence taking capsules help. Recommendation is to eat fish at least twice a week.
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
EPA ; DHA: Fish oil and krill oil have 2 major components: epa and dha. Generally people need at least 1-2 grams of epa, and at least 500 mg dha daily. The pre... Read More
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Dr. John cuong Doananswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Unclear question: Do you mean issues with acid reflux? Or interaction between those medications mentioned? Please be more specific.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Dermananswered
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 35 years experience
Yes: It is certainly safe. Whether it will help or not is more controversial.
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Dr. Delia Weissanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
One : One to two grams daily is a reasonable start. Accurate dosing depends on reason for taking fish oil.
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roy Arnoldanswered
Internal Medicine 49 years experience
Read the Label: Fish oil supplements contain variable amounts of the two essential Omega-3 acids DHA and EPA. Make certain that you are taking at least 1000mg of thes... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
ESSENTIAL for health: Omega 3 ; 6 are essential fatty acids, meaning they are necessary for good health. It is interesting that you ask snake oil, as that is also a good so... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Scott Kahananswered
Bariatrics 21 years experience
Theratears: It is highly unlikely that theraters would cause weight gain (or weight loss). If anything, the supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids could help to s... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Possible: If you notice swelling within a couple of hours after taking the supplements, then you are likely allergic especially if you are allergic to fish. If... Read More
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