Does anyone here take omega 3 fish oil? I have a question concerning my hair?

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Since taking these omega 3's my hair is super oily i wash my hair with shampoo twice and dont condition the roots daily and about an inch of hair from the roots down is oily my hair has never been oily like this before so im wondering if anyone else experienced this same effect when taking these vitamins im also 40 weeks pregnant so it could be hormones but it never happened with my 2 other children please anybody who has takin this vitamin give me some info!!! Thanks

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Actually, I know what exactly what you're talking about. I had to change shampoos. I used to use garneir fructis, but then I happened to try tresseme and found that it's even better and my hair gets equally oiled and it behaves perfectly. Maybe you could try a change in shampoos?

SUE ELLEN · Answer

I took the enfamil brand Lipil.  Which is basically the same thing while I was pregnant and breastfeeding.  They made my hair healthier, thicker and stronger  (my hair is normally dry and frizzy).  My hair also grew faster.  I think I may go back taking them again.  Omega 3 is very good for brain and eye development for our baby so keep taking them and try changing your shampoo.  It helps to change shampoo every 3 to 4 months too.  It's possible you won't need as much conditioning because of the changes in your body.  Try a shampoo made especially for oily hair.

? · Answer

Hi Jenny,  yes it can make yout hair oily , on saying that ,i have never had oily hair either untill the past 4 weeks , and im older than you , well lets say not child bearing years, each pregnancy is different isnt it ,so dont worry too much , good luck xx

Inquisitive Gal · Answer

I do, but my hair was naturally oily before I started taking it. Interesting, if this is the cause, though.

Anonymous · Answer

I take about 3600 mg a day.
My hair doesn't seem oily. But this book i read said that it can make you feel oily. Even your eyes!

Anonymous · Answer

I take the vitamins (they actually sorta taste fishy), and i never have had that problem. If i were you i would ask a docter! Good luck!

Bayard Lady · Answer

Check in with your OBGYN.  I take Omega 3, do not have this problem at all, but I'm most certainly not PG!  (G)

Stacy M · Answer

try washing ur hair with ajax dish soap---it is the best soap for cutting grease on dishes and it will do the same for ur hair---be sure to spread a tiny bit here and tiny bit there---if u put it all in one glob in one spot,u will be rinsing a while

fade_this_rally · Answer

My hair seems slightly oilier , but it seems healthier too. I like the results/side effects!

I am the truth · Answer

no side effects but my vision did improve

Does anyone here take omega 3 fish oil? I have a question concerning my hair?

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