Bleeding gums and nosebleeds are two of the hallmark side effects of excess fish oil consumption.
Can fish oil have any side effects.
Moderate to serious side effects of fish oil 1.
While generally safe too much fish oil can increase your risk of bleeding and might suppress your immune response.
Acid or sour stomach bad unusual or unpleasant after taste belching bloated or full feeling change in taste excess air or gas in the stomach heartburn indigestion stomach discomfort upset or pain.
In some people fish oil supplements cause irregular heartbeats and chest pain.
People who are allergic to seafood and or shellfish may want to stay away from fish oil capsules.
Fish oil also appears to contain almost no mercury which can be a cause for concern in certain types of fish.
Additional side effects of fish oil supplements which have been reported include headache short term memory loss depression somatic disorders and increased risk of colon cancer nasopharyngitis worsening of asthma symptoms hemolytic anemia decreased physical activity increased appetite a general uncomfortable feeling or increased blood pressure.
Take fish oil supplements under a doctor s supervision.
Chest pain and uneven heartbeat.