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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and Gas: What Users Say

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Gas: mentioned by 3 users (6.0%)

Based on user experiences from 50 Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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bloating 6.0%
gas 6.0%
stomach pain 6.0%

Reviews for Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • KAN...
  • May 18, 2014

For Dietary Supplementation "It was suggested that I supplement my diet with fish oil. I don't remember if it was for my high blood pressure or arthritis, but she was a nurse, and I said yes. Three weeks later, my stomach will not settle. Everything I eat makes me feel 'too full', gassy, and nauseous, and there is nothing but (please pardon me) liquid for stools. As of today, I am discontinuing use to see if that is my problem. I hope this helps someone suffering in the same manner I am."

2 / 10
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  • daw...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 11, 2015

For Dietary Supplementation "Suggested by ophthalmic surgeon after LASIK surgery caused lack of tears. After a few days, had flu-like symptoms; achy, chilled, gas, diarrhea. I thought I had the flu, so started again two days later - same symptoms lasting all day. Still didn't relate pills to symptoms - up all night and spacey the next day. Stopped taking the dang things and feel fine now, but still have dry eyes."

1 / 10
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  • Dol...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 9, 2022

For Dietary Supplementation "I am 55 years old, and since taking Omega-3 1000 mg, I have noticed glowing skin, and my joints are not as stiff. But the negative is tender breasts, stomach discomforts such as gas, bloating, and lower abdominal pain. I feel like I am moving in reverse toward menstruation. Why?"

7 / 10
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