Too Good To Be True?

Excess Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Lead To Negative Health Effects
By Norman Hord, Sonjoy Gosh, and Eric Gurzell
10/28/13
http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2013/oct/excess-omega-3-fatty-acids-could-lead-negative-health-effects

Bad Side Effects of Omega 3 Supplements
By Bethany Fong
7/27/15
http://www.livestrong.com/article/110916-bad-side-effects-omega-supplements/


With all this research Chem. Research has conducted, omega-3's seem to be some type of miracle drug.  With omega-3's having positive effects on eyesight, cognitive development, diabetes, skin disorders, psychological disorders, depression, heart attack recovery, and muscle development, it makes omega-3's benefits seem to good to be true.  This assumption is partially true; omega-3's have both negative side effects and issues with over consumption on the body.

As with most every supplement there are some side effects to be wary of, and with omega-3's, these include bleeding, intestinal discomfort, hypotension, and high blood sugar levels.  Omega-3's affect on bleeding is that they can cause increased chances of bleeding especially with those on blood thinners.  Omega-3's can also cause issues and discomfort with digestive system.  The next side effect can be a negative or a positive and that is omega-3's cause hypotension, a decrease in blood pressure.  Lastly, omega-3's can increase blood sugar especially with those who are diabetic.

Too much of anything can be bad for you and this is true with omega-3's.  Omega-3's taken in extreme excess can have negative effects.  This comes from the anti inflammatory properties of omega-3's and because of this they can have negative effects on the immune system and its ability to react to microbial pathogens.