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Fish oil breaks me out but i'm not allergic to fish, what could it be?
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Fish oil: You could allergic to highly concentrated fish oil but not to certain kinds of fish. Don't use it.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Additive or gelatin: Some people are highly allergic to the gelatin capsule (which is made from animal source) and others may be to the additive or coloring of the capsule. Try liquid fish oil and see if this causes the same problem.
Answered 12/21/2013
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