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What are some benefits of taking fish oil pills?

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Lower triglycerides: Lower triglycerides are the only proven ones.

Dr Batlivala agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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Fish oil: Refer to this wiki for lots of information on fish oil: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/fish_oil.

Answered 12/10/2013

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I've started taking fish oil this past weekend. 2 pills twice daily. When results be seen?

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@dr appt today, told him was taking fish oil capsules daily. He told me that it "wasn't a good idea, and I should stop". Are benefits > risks?

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