Devlin Brown at the water cooler: With omega-3 oils, the fish beats the capsule
There have been suggestions that taking supplemental omega-3 fatty acids may be harmful for healthy people
05 August 2024 - 05:00
Q: I’ve heard murmurs about fish oil supplements not being all they’re made out to be. What are your views on supplementing with fish oil capsules for their omega-3 fatty acids?
A: A quick google search for “fish oil” will bring up dozens and dozens of supplements available from online retailers of all shapes and sizes. Fish oil is clearly a big market. Americans spend more than $1bn a year on over-the-counter fish oil. ..
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