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09/29/09 03:29 PM

"Can 1000 mg oderless FISH OIL capsules, 2x day cause bumps, almost like underground pimples on my face?"
Asked By: vonline  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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Can't control these recent facial bumps and was wondering if fish oil is too oily for my system. Is fish oil "oil"?

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11/02/09 07:59 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

Pumps on the skin that you did not experience prior to the fish oil might mean that you have an allergic reaction. You might be sensitive to fish oil or to one or more ingredient or contaiminant in the fish oil capsule.

People with allergy or hypersensitivity to fish should avoid fish oil or omega-3 fatty acid products derived from fish. Skin rash has been reported, but it is rare.

Yes, fish oil contains oil.

The sources of fish oil varies. Some species of fish carry a higher risk of environmental contamination, such as with methylmercury.

I recommend that you stop taking the fish oil and see if the bumps go away. If not, they might be caused by something else. Talk with your doctor to determine the cause.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE,CPT
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