Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 13, 2021.

What are other common names?

• ADH
• DHA
• Docosahexaenoic Acid
• Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
• E-EPA
• Eicosapentaenoic Acid
• Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
• Eicosapentanoic Acid
• EPA
• Essential Fatty Acid
• Ethyl Eicosapentaenoic Acid
• Ethyl-Eicosapentaenoic Acid
• Ethyl-EPA
• Fish Oil Fatty Acid
• Fish Oil Fatty Acids
• Fish Oils
• Krill Oil
• LCPUFA's
• LCPUFAs
• Long Chain PUFA's
• Long Chain PUFAs
• Lovaza
• Marine Oil
• Marine Oil Fatty Acids
• Marine Oils
• N-3 Fatty Acid
• N-3 Fatty Acids
• Neuromins
• Omega 3
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Omega Fatty Acid
• Omega-3
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
• Oméga 3
• Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
• PUFA
• PUFAs
• W-3 Fatty Acid
• W-3 Fatty Acids

What is this product used for?

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish and krill as well as some plants and grass-fed animals. Some people use omega-3 fatty acids to help with heart problems like coronary artery disease. People with high triglycerides may use it to lower their triglyceride levels.

What are the precautions when taking this product?

• Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.

• Be sure to tell your doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.

• This product may interfere with some lab tests. Be sure to talk with your doctor about this and all drugs you are taking.

• Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this natural product.

• Take extra care with these supplements if you are allergic to seafood.

• Take extra care if you are taking drugs to thin your blood. These are drugs like warfarin, heparin, or enoxaparin.

• Take extra care if you are taking drugs to dissolve blood clots. These are drugs like alteplase, reteplase, or streptokinase.

• Take extra care if you are taking drugs to help with swelling or inflammation. These are drugs like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.

• Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:

  • Bleeding problems

  • Heart problems

  • Blood pressure problems

  • High cholesterol

  • Abnormal heartbeat like atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter

  • Stomach ulcers

  • Liver problems

  • Mental health problems like low mood or bipolar disorder

What should I watch for?

• Upset stomach

• Stomach cramps

• Fishy taste

• Heartburn

• Increased burping

When do I need to call the doctor?

• Signs of a very bad rea...