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Also indexed as:Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil), EPA (Fish Oil), Salmon Oil
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Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds

Some evidence suggests that adding vitamin E to fish oil may prevent fish oil-induced increase in blood sugar levels.9

People who took fish oil and who also took 15 grams of pectin per day were reported to have reductions in LDL cholesterol.10 This suggests that pectin may overcome the occasional problem of increased LDL cholesterol reported in people who supplement with fish oil. The LDL-cholesterol raising effect of EPA and DHA has also been reported to be prevented by taking garlic supplements (or presumably including garlic in the diet) along with EPA and DHA.11

Interactions with Medicines

Certain medicines interact with this supplement.

What Are Drug Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients

none

dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects
Interferon Alfa-2a
Interferon Alfa-2B
Interferon Alfacon-1
Interferon Alfa-n3
Paclitaxel
Ribavirin
dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine
Atorvastatin
Citalopram
Fluvastatin
Lovastatin
Pravastatin
Rosuvastatin
Simvastatin
dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness

none

dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction

none

dnicon_CheckExplanation Required

none

The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.
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