I am allergic to fish,does this mean I should steer clear of any foods with the omega 3 supplement in it?

Question

My allergy has worsened in the past year which seems to coincide with omega 3 being added to spreads, milk, yoghurts etc I

Answer 1

Only if the Omega 3 oils are fish-derived.

There are various sources for the oils, some vegetarian, so if you want to still use foods with the oils, just check the source - it will usually say if they are fish-derived or simply be "suitable for vegetarians" if not.

Answer 2

Depends on the source - it it was fish I would expect it to say on the packaging - as lots of people are allergic to fish. You could contact the manufacturer. There are other sources (the thoughts are the body has to go through an extra process to convert these and so most people prefer the fish source) but if you want to supplement your diet you could swallow down dessert spoon of linseed oil (the edible variety - not the stuff for cricket bats) each day (or thereabouts - the health food shop would be able to advise you. As for your worsening allergies - it is a fact that if a person has one allergy they are more likely to develop others. Milk and eggs are both common allergens, you could try forgoing these (one at a time for a couple of weeks) and see if your symptoms clear. Sometimes its just an intolerance and goes away after a time of abstinence.

Answer 3

Omega 3 is fish oil.

Answer 4

Omega 3 is found in Avacardos and a number of other veg based items.