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See also: DHA Docosahexaenoic acid, Liquid fish oil, Lovaza, Nordic Naturals, Ocuvite, PharmaOmega Life
What is Omega 3?
Omega 3 fatty acid is an essential fatty acid and nutrient that may reduce the risk of heart disease. Found in high levels in fish oil, it is a widely used supplement both for general health and experimentally for a variety of medical conditions.
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Reasons Taken
151 patients in the community are taking or have taken Omega 3.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
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| General health | 99 | 65% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 33 | 21% |
| Other | 6 | 3% |
| Fasciculations | 1 | <1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | <1% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | <1% |
| Depression | 1 | <1% |
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Omega 3 or how long patients were taking Omega 3 before stopping.
