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Would taking fish oil less often improve the insomnia brought on by taking it daily? what could i take that is similar that doesn't cause me insomnia?

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Raise. Melatonin: To overcome the insomnia which is rare and generally resolves with time. Google sleep hygiene. Try passionflower, chamomile, valerian, kava-kava(may be toxic to liver rarely), or a warm bath with lavender candles.

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Answered 4/6/2016

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