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What is Omega 3 Fatty Acids?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: Krill Oil Dr. Mercola Krill Oil Triple omega 3 Show all

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Essential fatty acids like those found in fish oil, flaxseed and walnuts may reduce the risk of breast cancer. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, soy products are also protective.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 41 11
Hypertriglyceridemia 27 10
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 4 0
Depressed mood 3 1
Support brain health 3 2

Show all 42 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 140 patients that have taken Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations
Severe 2
Moderate 0
Mild 4
None 29

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Side effect Patients
Abnormal urine smell 1
Bad taste in mouth 1
Diarrhea 1
Fish taste burps 1
Muscle and joint pain 1
Nausea 1

Dosages

Based on patients currently taking Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Dosage Patients
daily 6
500 mg daily 4
1,000 mg daily 2
1200 mg daily 2
1 cap(s) daily 1
1 g twice daily 1
4 g daily 1
300 mg daily 1
500 mg twice daily 1
1800 mg daily 1

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Why patients stopped taking Omega 3 Fatty Acids

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Reason Patients
Did not seem to work 12
Expense 7
Other 7
Course of treatment ended 4
Side effects too severe 4
Personal research 3
Doctor's advice 2
See all 28 patients who've stopped taking Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Duration

Currently taking Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Duration Patients
6 months - 1 year 1
1 - 2 years 3
2 - 5 years 4
5 - 10 years 10
10 years or more 3

Stopped taking Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Duration Patients
Less than 1 month 3
1 - 6 months 10
6 months - 1 year 7
1 - 2 years 5
2 - 5 years 3
5 - 10 years 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations
Always 20
Usually 6
Sometimes 5
Never taken as prescribed 4
Burden
Burden Evaluations
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 3
A little hard to take 5
Not at all hard to take 25
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 1
$25-49 4
< $25 10
Not specified 20
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5 patient evaluations for Omega 3 Fatty Acids

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Aug 27, 2016 (Started Jul 18, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 g Daily
Advice & Tips: Could not tell any difference from cheaper fish oil.
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 15, 2015 (Started Mar 12, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 tablet(s) Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 3, 2012 (Started Nov 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for hypertriglyceridemia)
  • Side effects
    Mild (diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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