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Omega-3 Fatty Acid SupplementAka: Fish Oil Supplement

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  1. See Also
    1. Omega-3 Fatty Acid
  2. Preparations
    1. Supplement sources
      1. Cod liver oil
      2. Standard fish body oil
      3. Omega-3 Fatty Acid concentrate
    2. Capsules (1 gram)
      1. Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): 180 mg
      2. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): 120 mg
    3. Liquid
      1. Variable concentrations per manufacturer
    4. Food sources for acquiring in diet
      1. See Omega-3 Fatty Acid
  3. Dosing
    1. Standard dosing: 1 gram capsule or equivalent liquid qd
      1. Coronary Artery Disease Prevention
    2. Higher dose: 2-4 grams per day
      1. Currently being researched as to benefits and risks
      2. Hypertriglyceridemia
      3. Hypertension
      4. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  4. Efficacy
    1. See Omega-3 Fatty Acid
  5. Adverse Effects
    1. Well tolerated in most patients
    2. Fish after-taste
    3. Gastrointestinal upset
    4. Prolonged Bleeding Time
    5. Increased LDL Cholesterol
    6. Mercury Poisoning risk (depending on source of extract)
  6. References
    1. Covington (2004) Am Fam Physician 70(1):133

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