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Is fish oil helpful for anxiety?
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Neutral: I have a lot of experience with omega 3 fish oil as I have recommended it to my patients for years. I have not found any effect on chronic anxiety- positive or negative.
Answered 2/22/2019
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No: It is meant for cardiovascular health, not mental health.
Answered 6/29/2017
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Fish oil : Fish oil is not known to help with anxiety .
Answered 7/8/2017
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