• Include food and drinks enriched with omega-3s into your diet, such as eggs, milk, yoghurt, bread, soy drinks etc.
  

• Talk to the pharmacist about omega-3 supplements and ideal dosages to take to gain maximum benefit.
  

• Canned fish (eg. Sardines, salmon and tuna) are convenient options high in omega-3s.
  

• Choose to have fish grilled or baked as opposed to deep fried as this may be high in unhealthy oils.
  

• Vegetarian options of omega-3s are available. Ask the pharmacist for more information.

Fish oil is generally considered safe, however as with all supplements, it is best to seek the advice of a pharmacist or GP before commencing. High doses of fish oil may increase the risk of blood thinning especially if taken with blood-thinning medications such as warfarin or used in individuals with a history of bleeding. Fish oils are also known to cause a variety of digestive problems such as flatulence, bloating, reflux and nausea. It is also important to not confuse fish oils with fish liver oils (eg. Cod liver oil) as these oils contain Vitamin A, which in large doses can cause serious side effects, particularly during pregnancy.