skepticism about whether fish oil supplements decrease cardiovascular risk

August 2012

You'll hear skepticism about whether fish oil supplements decrease cardiovascular risk.

We know that 4 g/day of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil can lower triglycerides.

Early studies suggested that 1 g/day might reduce cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients.

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