A member asked:

I am allergic to shrimp but can eat crab and fish. i am also allergic to seaweed. also very allergic to iodine swab on skin. can i take fish oil??

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Relative....: People who have allergies to shellfish or fish have a relative contraindication to taking fish oil supplements and they should proceed with caution when considering taking them.

Answered 4/11/2017

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Caution: Hi, there is a possibility that you would develop allergic reaction to fish oil, fish oil contains some Iodine, you might want to try Omega-3 instead. Fish oil is relative contraindicated one people with Iodine allergy.

Answered 3/3/2016

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