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Do multivitamins or omega-3 fish oil pills help shrink the prostate?

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No: There has never been an association between fish oil and swelling of the prostate. Benign swelling of the prostate is hormonalyy controlled.

Dr Lewis and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/11/2014

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