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Does fish oil have side effects? what is the best capsule to take? want to try it out to see if it will help my current health issues
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Safe: Unless you have an allergy to them, most experts feel that fish oil preparations have no serious side effects. Some people complain of bad breath or diarrhea taking them and they are somewhat of a blood thinner. All in all, i recommend them for their helpful effects on our health. See if your md agrees.
Answered 4/9/2015
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