Are there any side effects to large amonts of omega 3 & 6 ingestion??
Absolutely– gastrointestional disturbances, including belching, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and intestinal gas, are a side effect of such large amounts (even small amounts sometimes). Very high doses may cause some not so desirable fish oil omega 3 side effects such as a fishy body odor and/or “fish breath,” including burping a “fishy” smell. In some people, fish oil supplementation has been reported to increase cholesterol LDL levels. However, others have reported that taking garlic supplements can counteract this effect. If you have diabetes, it is recommended that you don’t take fish oil supplements unless your physician recommends it. Some studies indicate that taking large amounts of fish oil may make it more difficult to control blood sugar levels. Since fish oil may have a blood-thinning effect, it is recommended that anyone taking anticoagulant medications (blood thinning medications) such as Coumadin or taking any over-the-counter blood thinners such as aspirin, consult with
