Side effects of fish oils
Fish oil supplements are becoming very popular these days among health conscious people. This article talks about some side effects of consuming fish oils.
Even though fish oils have many health benefits, in some cases it may have some side effects as well. Moderate amount of fish oils are safe and beneficial for almost everyone. However, if you have serious health conditions or if you are diabetic, you must consult your doctor before consuming fish oil supplements.Some side effects of fish oil supplements
* Fish oils can cause increase in LDL cholesterol
* Some studies have shown that fish oils can cause increase in LDL cholesterol (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11687050), even though can help in reducing triglycerides. Some other studies show that fish oil supplement consumption has no impact on LDL.
* Fish oils can cause increase in hypertension indirectly by the intake of mercury.
* Fish oils can contain toxins such as mercury, lead, arsenic etc. Mercury is associated with hypertension.
* Increased bleeding time and clinical bleeding
* Fish oils have a blood thinning effect. This can cause increased bleeding time, especially for diabetic patients.
* Fish oils may contain toxins
* Many cheap fish oils available in market contain various toxins from the contaminations in the fish from which they are produced. Modern purification process can remove the toxins significantly, but many cheap fish oils do not follow the ultra purification process to a required level. The result is, many fish oils contain a unacceptable amount of mercury, lead and other toxic chemicals.
Like any other oil fish oil also has side effects
if it over consumed.In some people it
creates allergy.The allergic reactions includes
skin rashes, itching, hives, swelling, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the throat.It is always better to use
some good branded fish oils which is safe to consume.
Regards
Mohamed Salim
IndiaReviewChannel