While a diet rich in seafood can lower risk of heart disease, studies haven’t shown the same benefit from fish oil supplements.
,” which is a general description that describes the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the body — such as “promotes heart health” or “supports heart, mind and mood.” Cardiovascular health claims, which accounted for 62 percent, were most common.Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, found naturally in fatty fish such as salmon.
But the vagueness of the wording used by fish oil marketers could lead to misinformation about the role of the dietary supplement, said Ann Marie Navar, associate professor of cardiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, who was senior author of the study. “It is true that omega-3 fatty acids are present in the brain and are important for all sorts of brain functions,” she said. “What has not been consistently shown with high-quality trials is that taking more of it in the form of a fish oil supplement leads to improved performance or prevention of disease.
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