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Is fish oil a type of antioxidant?

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fishy Antioxidants: Yes, fish oil contains plenty of antioxidants: vitamin a, vitamin d, vitamin e, coenzyme q to name a few. There's also taurine, selenium, and astaxanthin.

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Answered 4/22/2019

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Anti- inflammatory: Oily products are generally more anti-inflammatory plant products are more anti-oxidants these are the phytonutrients - plant based products.

Answered 11/26/2013

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