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Dose omega 3 fatty acids cause angina , my family use it as regular daily basis 1000mg once aday, is it ok for someone who have ht and heart problems

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No: It can have cardiovascular benefits, lipid lowering, increased risk of bleeding.if you were having angina and discuss this issue with your physician or see a cardiologist. It is not related to the omega-3

Answered 10/31/2016

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