A member asked:

Is oxy elite pro and fish oil safe to take? i am 16 taking oxy elite pro and fish oil, i was wondering if this is safe

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

First : First of all i would like to say that i think oxyelite pro is unsafe for a 16 year old. It contains a high amount of caffeine, which should definitely be avoided in a young healthy person. Caffeine may seem harmless but is has many serious effects on the body. Just to name a few: restlessness, nervousness, excitement, inability to sleep, flushing of the face (turning red), increased urination, stomach pain, fast or irregular heart beat, disordered thoughts and speech. Also you have to know that caffeine is addictive and can cause a serious withdrawal when coming off of it. Really consider if you want to deal with any of the above possibilities. To answer your question, I do not believe there is an interaction between oxyelite pro and fish oil, however very little research is done in the area since this supplement is not regulated by the fda (food and drug administration). Therefore i always warn patients when taking such supplements. With a healthy diet and exercise regimen you should be able to obtain your goals without these supplements. Consider a visit with a nutritionist or registered dietician. Take good care.

Answered 10/3/2016

5.3k views

Thank
Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not really: Krill oil and fish oil are the new snake oil, both are high in omega 3 fatty acids which are extremely fragile. Omega 3 fish oils reduce triglycerides by impairing the liver's ablility to make them. However the oxidative stress caused by fish oil actually raises LDL cholesterol. Some day we may use the phrase "this is just more fish /krill oil" or "here comes the fish/krill oil salesman".

Answered 12/10/2013

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is it safe to take fish oil pills & levothyroxine?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is it safe to take fish oil and lisinopril together?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Is it safe to take fish oil pills while breastfeeding?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers