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What Causes Tiredness After Having Fish Oil And Krill Oil?
Question: I was advised by my Dr to take fish oil to lower my triglycerides. I became very tired as a result.
He then suggested Krill Oil, which I tried at a 300 mg dosage. Same result. Why?
He then suggested Krill Oil, which I tried at a 300 mg dosage. Same result. Why?
Brief Answer:
You need proper medicines for increased triglyceride level.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Research suggests that fish and krill oil supplements and food sources can reduce triglyceride levels but it shouldn't be the only treatment for increased triglyceride level.
I suggest tablet fenofibrate 160 mg at night after dinner for increased triglyceride level for my patients with similar problem. This is a prescription drug, you may want to speak to your doctor about the same.
You should also avoid fried and fatty food.
Increase your physical activity in the form of exercise.
You also need investigation like liver function test, ultrasound of abdomen.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You need proper medicines for increased triglyceride level.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Research suggests that fish and krill oil supplements and food sources can reduce triglyceride levels but it shouldn't be the only treatment for increased triglyceride level.
I suggest tablet fenofibrate 160 mg at night after dinner for increased triglyceride level for my patients with similar problem. This is a prescription drug, you may want to speak to your doctor about the same.
You should also avoid fried and fatty food.
Increase your physical activity in the form of exercise.
You also need investigation like liver function test, ultrasound of abdomen.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Again I ask, why am I experiencing increased fatigue when taking fish or krill oil?
Brief Answer:
Fish and Krill oil may cause fatigue and tiredness to some patient.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX
Fish and Krill oil may cause fatigue and tiredness to some patients,but it is not properly evaluated scientifically.
Increased fatigue may also be due to increased triglyceride level.
Besides krill oil,As I suggested earlier,you may need proper medicines like fibrates for increased triglyceride level.You should consult your doctor.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Fish and Krill oil may cause fatigue and tiredness to some patient.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX
Fish and Krill oil may cause fatigue and tiredness to some patients,but it is not properly evaluated scientifically.
Increased fatigue may also be due to increased triglyceride level.
Besides krill oil,As I suggested earlier,you may need proper medicines like fibrates for increased triglyceride level.You should consult your doctor.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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