Fish oil spoils when they get oxidized and become rancid. Rancid fish oil is unpleasant to smell and taste (overly fishy). Consuming such highly oxidized fish oil increases the bad cholesterol in the body and contributes to atherosclerosis (fatty deposits or plaques narrowing the blood vessels), heart diseases, and blood clots. In addition, it is unsafe to consume rancid fish oil or its supplements during pregnancy.
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I consumed non-refrigerated fish oil. Will it harm my fetus?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 22 weeks pregnant and has been taking fish oil in liquid form for the last 4-5 weeks. We have just noticed that the bottle says it should be refrigerated after opening but unfortunately we have not kept the bottle refrigerated the entire time and now we are concerned. Can you p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Thanks for trusting us about your wife and baby health care. I have gone through your history and understood your concerns. It is true that liquid fish oil should always be put in refrigerator after opening the bottle because it gets oxidized very soon on room temperatur... Read Full »
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