Millions of Americans take the supplement daily, but fish oil may not actually help you live longer, a new study suggests. A number of previous clinical trials have found that fish oil can lower the risk of heart attack, sudden death and even stroke. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, lead study author Dr. Evangelos Rizos and his colleagues completed an extensive review of existing data from 20 studies that included almost 70,000 adult patients. Through
...moreMillions of Americans take the supplement daily, but fish oil may not actually help you live longer, a new study suggests. A number of previous clinical trials have found that fish oil can lower the risk of heart attack, sudden death and even stroke. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, lead study author Dr. Evangelos Rizos and his colleagues completed an extensive review of existing data from 20 studies that included almost 70,000 adult patients. Through rigorous statistical analyses, they found no significant risk reduction in those getting increased omega-3 in their diet or through supplements.
