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Question
Let me ask, my uncle is 50 years old, currently taking thyroid support medicine and heart medicine, can he take Omega 3 fish oil at the same time? Hope the doctor can help me soon. I thank Dr. much sir.
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Answer
Hello. Omega 3 fatty acids are one of the very good fats for the body, they help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, memory loss, improve vision,... However, the human body do not create omega 3 fatty acids by themselves, so supplementing omega 3 reasonably through foods, fish oil... is a must. Fish oil contains two types of omega-3, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). If you are taking thyroid and heart medications, you can still take Omega 3 fish oil supplements. However, for Omega 3 supplements to be effective and safe, your doctor needs further advice from your doctor. Doctors are treating thyroid and cardiovascular diseases, because there are many Omega 3 supplements on the market and each product contains different levels of EPA and DHA.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Answered by Master, Doctor Cao Thanh Tam - Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
