what happens when you take too much omega 3 oils?

Question

i already know that too much omega 6 can be bad, but i want to know if too much omega 3 is going to be a majorly bad thing or not.

Answer 1

Hi tash. Very high intakes of omega-3 oils without adequate body levels of antioxidants can result in lipid peroxidation of these and other polyunsaturated fats. The resulting lipid peroxides can be very damaging to DNA, cell membranes, proteins and other cellular molecules.

To protect yourself, be sure to choose omega-3 supplements that also contain vitamin E. This protects the oils from damage before you ingest them. Also take substantial doses of nutrients necessary for the 'Antioxidant Network'. These would include: vitamins C, E and niacin/niacinamide (B3), Lipoic Acid, Glutathione/NAC, Zinc, Selenium, etc.

It may also be wise to have your antioxidant status tested once a year to be sure you are in 'good shape'.

Hope this is helpful. Best wishes.