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Hi docs, will getting too much omega 3 from eg chia seeds, nuts etc will make me gain weight? thanks for your help.
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Yes: Nuts have a lot of calories. Just 12 pieces of walnuts is sufficient to get your daily need of Omega 3. If you eat more, you will gain weight without increase benefit. You will also increase your cholesterol and get constipated. So, drink lot sod water if you eat a lot of nuts.
Answered 9/2/2018
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