Hi Doctor, I Am A Vegetarian And I Just Curious

Posted on Sun, 18 Nov 2018

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Question : hi doctor, I am a vegetarian and I just curious to know...do we need to take any supplements like fish oil. I saw my friend taking it.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No fish oil is not needed for vegetarians

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Fish oil is not needed as its composition is different from human omega 3, 6 9. So it doesnot fulfil the needs anyways. Since it is different from human Omega 3, 6 , 9 it can cause side effects.

Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (18 hours later)

hello doctor, if you don't mind...can I ask what kind of side effects it can have? thanks, sangam

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can mainly cause digestion problems

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

In my clinical experience, it can mainly cause digestion problems, lower immunity, low brain function, irritability, abdominal swelling and bleeding from gut.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar