What is Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
Category: Supplements
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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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) | 70 | 8 | |
| General health | 53 | 15 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 6 | 0 | |
| Support brain health | 4 | 2 | |
| Depressed mood | 3 | 1 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 31 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Omega 3 Fatty Acids
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal urine smell | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Fish taste burps | 1 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Duration
Stopped taking Omega 3 Fatty Acids
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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