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Is it true that taking fish oil helps me to become fat? because i have a friend taking it & now her face and body becomes fat
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Fish oil: Fish oil is not causing your friend to gain weight. Fish oil has many benefits including increasing good Cholesterol and protecting the heart. So please don't be alarmed, just keep a well balanced diet and keep up with your exercise and you should be fine.
Answered 8/16/2014
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