really weird fish oil question
I just started taking fish oil about a month ago. A few weeks into taking the caps, I noticed something bizzare and it's kind of embarassing and I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem.
My gas has become atrocious (not sure if I spelled that right). I don't have more gas than I normally would. It's the fact that when I do, the smell is discusting. It's enough to make you want to gag. *blushes* Anyone else have this problem? I'd hate to have to stop taking the fish oils because of this.
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02-20-2006, 03:24 AM #1Aching for muscle
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02-20-2006, 04:55 AM #2cook, eat, clean...repeat
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I totally understand....and I don't know what to do about it either. It is awful, if I could kick myself out of bed at night...I would. I did not know what it was that was doing it...but now that you mentioned the fish oil, I think it started when I started taking those too. I started taking them about a month ago also. The worse is when I drink a protein shake with milk and I am taking fish oils. Hopefully, someone else will have ideas.
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02-20-2006, 10:25 AM #3
OMG I KNEW IT!!! I just began taking the cod liver oil myself...and ever since I have had bad gas too...the guy at the store mentioned that people sometimes experience this, but rarely...and of course I am one of them!!!
I think I remember him saying something about putting the capsuls in the freezer or something...because that lessens the chance of a reaction. But I'm not sure...has anyone else heard of doing that?
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02-20-2006, 11:24 AM #4You don't know SQUAT
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I dont see how putting it in the freezer would help. I know that if you eat a teaspoon of flax seeds, it's supposed to help gas problems.
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02-20-2006, 12:16 PM #5Registered User
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I've noticed this as well when I started consuming protein powder and it's even worse with the oil!!!!!
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02-22-2006, 01:01 AM #6Aching for muscle
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02-22-2006, 01:14 AM #7Currently Cutting
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Here's a couple of links that might help:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...&highlight=gas - it's suggested that you use a digestive enzyme to stop it in this thread.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...&highlight=gas - another one about problems with gas
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...&highlight=gas - another one with a little more info
Read those and see if they help at all, hopefully it does
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02-22-2006, 07:25 PM #8Message Board Princess
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Why not switch to flax seed oil? I can't take fish oil caps anymore since I discovered an allergy to fish/shellfish. Might be worth a shot.
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02-24-2006, 05:51 AM #9Registered User
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don't know if this is of any help,,, but my prob was if i burped! Awful smelling stuff, and very embarrassing, because if no one heard you,, they did smell it
. I found , for me, if i took a couple caps of parsley oil it help,, but it didn't cure it.
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03-06-2006, 11:58 AM #10Registered User
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yea, it will do it
I take fish oil and a lot of other supps. And i have bad gas but i dont care lol
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03-15-2006, 01:43 PM #11Registered User
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Re: gas issue
My boyfriend took fish oil for a while and he had the same problem. I have also seen the same question posted in several other message boards. I think it's safe to assume that yes, the fish oil causes the hideous smell. The health benefits are probably worth it though... just keep some air freshener nearby!
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03-15-2006, 10:59 PM #12cook, eat, clean...repeat
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Because flax oil is for Omega-6 and fish oil is Omega-3. I get plenty of Omega-6 in just my diet, but not enough Omega-3, which is why i supplement with Fish Oil.Originally Posted by sweetbeckyDaily giving myself a swift kick in the A$$!!!
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03-15-2006, 11:02 PM #13Registered User
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it's called having "repeats" ... you can either buy fish oil capsules that have a bit of flavor (like lemon, or strawberry) to make the "repeats" less atrocious, or you can get enteric-coated capsules which are supposed to prevent "repeats" by making sure that they do not dissolve in the stomach, but in the intestine where they are supposed to.
. I found , for me, if i took a couple caps of parsley oil it help,, but it didn't cure it.
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