Recent analyses of dozens of brands of fish oil supplements, including testing by ConsumerLab.com, have not found significant levels of mercury or unsafe levels of PCBs, dioxins, or other contaminants—in inexpensive or pricey brands. This is not surprising, since mercury tends to accumulate in larger fish, and supplements are made from smaller species (such as anchovies or sardines) or algae ...
Can omega 3 supplements cause excessive bleeding, especially when combined with blood‐thinning drugs?
Contrary to previous thinking, such concerns are unfounded. An interaction with anticlotting medication (anticoagulants, such as warfarin, Low Molecular Heparin and Heparin) is theoretically possible, but recent research has found no significant risk, even at high doses. People taking anticlotting drugs should be monitored as usual by their doctors. Similarly, you needn’t worry about interactions with aspirin, which also has ...