WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Folks regularly taking fish oil supplements might not be helping their
HealthDay 5:16 pm on May 22, 2024
Fish oil supplements might offer benefits for those with existing heart disease but could increase risks in healthy individuals, including higher chances of atrial fibrillation and stroke.
- Study Insight: Fish oil has potential contrasting effects based on the individual's cardiovasccieral state.
- Health Impact: Healthy people may experience higher risks; however, individuals with heart issues might reap some benefits.
- Recommendation: Consult a doctor before starting fish oil supplements for cardiac or cognitive enhancement purposes.
- Data Source: A large-scale UK health study with over 41,000 participants analyzed from 2006 to 2010.
- Caveat: More research is needed to understand the varied effects of fish oil on different groups.
https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cardiovascular-diseases/do-fish-oil-supplements-help-or-harm-the-heart
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