Does arachidonic acid have any side effects?
Some people can experience an increased amount of muscle soreness, as well as sore joints, insomnia, or headaches. However, most do not experience any side effects. Individuals that are not physically active should not supplement arachidonic acid. Neither should individuals that are pregnant or have a history of a variety of disease and conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer, prostate enlargement, or any inflammatory disease.
