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What is Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids?

Category: Supplements

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Omega Fatty Acids include omega-3, an essential fatty acid (EFA) found in certain fish, walnuts, flaxseed and green leafy vegetables; omega-6, an EFA found in soybean oil, sunflower oil, canola oil and corn oil; and omega-9, a non-EFA found in animal fats and vegetable oils, most notably olive oil.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 122 15
Multiple sclerosis 36 6
Support heart health 27 5
Fibromyalgia 11 1
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8 4

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 4
None 30

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fatigue 1
Heartburn 1

Why patients stopped taking Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids

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Reason Patients Percentage
Other 19
Did not seem to work 13
Expense 10
Personal research 8
Doctor's advice 4
Side effects too severe 1
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Duration

Stopped taking Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 3
1 - 6 months 6
6 months - 1 year 9
1 - 2 years 12
2 - 5 years 8
5 - 10 years 3
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 22
Usually 9
Sometimes 3
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 8
Not at all hard to take 26
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 1
$25-49 4
< $25 17
Not specified 13
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6 patient evaluations for Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids

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Jul 1, 2014 (Started Aug 15, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Support heart health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily

Sep 17, 2013 (Started Aug 15, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Support heart health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 1, 2011 (Started Jan 01, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for cognitive impairment)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 8, 2011 (Started Feb 03, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Support heart health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 800 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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