Or so we thought. Studies on the benefits of fish oil, and fish oil supplements, haven’t been as conclusive when it comes to actually preventing heart disease for people who aren’t at higher risk.

Fish oil supplements, widely touted for their ability to improve heart health, may not be as useful in protecting the heart as once thought, according to a new study in the Journal of the American ...

POINT it appeared that fish oil supplements were going to save us all. Rescue from heart disease, defense against cognitive ...

People without heart problems may want to avoid fish oil supplements, study says 00:56. BOSTON - If you're a healthy adult, you may want to avoid fish oil supplements.

A new study in JAMA shows that fish oil may be harmful to patients with dangerous heart rhythms and implanted defibrillators. The results surprise researchers since previous studies have shown ...

A new scientific advisory report from the American Heart Association (AHA) concludes that omega-3 fish oil supplements, which have long been touted as a path to heart health, may not be useful as ...

A new analysis may pave the way for greater acceptance of the fish oil nutrient. Aug. 4, 2009— -- A new analysis could lead to heated debate among heart dictors over whether omega-3 ...

What are the benefits of fish oil? It’s great for your heart and head. Chen says, “DHA (an important fish oil ingredient) has been used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of ...

But if you’re looking to protect your heart, there are other changes to your diet and lifestyle that are proven to help. In contrast to the mixed evidence on fish oil supplements, there are ...

Fish oil supplements might increase the risk of heart disease or stroke for some but they also might slow the progression of cardiovascular health problems and lower the risk of death.

Most people are familiar with the best things to eat for a healthy heart: vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins like fish. Some fish like salmon also have the added benefit of being full of ...