Heartburn: Hints on Dealing

Fish oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids that your body needs to function properly. The benefits are many but, as with all things moderation is probably the best advice. Omega 3 fatty acids are known to lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease by preventing plaque on the inside lining of the arteries, relief from arthritis, among other things.

Can there be too much of a good thing?

Some side effects of too much Omega3 are:

• Thin blood - the reason essential fatty acid is good for the heart is because it thins the blood, if you are already taking blood thinners you should consult your physician before taking fish oil.
• Allergic reactions - Individuals allergic to fish should not take these oil supplements except on the advice of their doctor. Quality fish oil are made from the oil of tuna, salmon, anchovies and sardines, although recently there have been studies showing that green lipped mussel gives an even better result.
• Loss of blood clotting ability - Fish oil thins your blood so you may have a problem healing after a cut or other injury where your blood needs to clot. If you are taking 4000mg or more per day that is an extremely high dose and you need to realize that there is a danger of bleeding heavily after a cut or injury.

Low blood pressure - essential fatty acids will lower your blood pressure, so if you are taking blood pressure medication, it will drop even more. Low blood pressure is good, but you don't want it too low, either.

Other symptoms are nausea, heartburn and bad breath may all be signs that you are taking too much fish oil.

If you are having any of these symptoms, lower your dose until they disappear.

The recommended dosage of Omega 3 is no more than 4 grams per day. If you have any medical conditions or are on any prescribed medication, talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.

Learn more at benefitsomega3fattyacids.com and find out which supplements will give you the best results.