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A member asked:
Taking fish oil in pill form makes me break out. why does this happen and what are my alternatives to getting my omega 3s?
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Fish allergy?: Is it possible you are allergic to fish? A possible alternative comes in a vegetable source (flaxseed). Check it out and see if the same thing happens.
Answered 5/5/2016
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