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See also: Fish Oil Supplements, Krill, Lovaza

What is Omega Fatty Acids? There are two families of essential fatty acids, or EFAs: omega-3 (n−3) and omega-6 (n−6). Food sources are fish and shellfish, flaxseed, hemp oil, soya oil, canola oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy vegetables, and walnuts.

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Reasons Taken

12 patients in the community are taking or have taken Omega Fatty Acids.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 4 33%
Trichotillomania 2 16%
Other 1 8%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Omega Fatty Acids.

  0 - day 2000 mg day
  9 Number of Patients: 9 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Omega Fatty Acids or how long patients were taking Omega Fatty Acids before stopping.

Currently taking Omega Fatty Acids

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
3
3
0
2
1
0

Stopped taking Omega Fatty Acids

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Omega Fatty Acids (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 50% Did not seem to work: 50%
Expense 1 50% Expense: 50%
Other 1 50% Other: 50%


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