Intro to Are Fish Oil Supplements a Double-Edged Sword?
Are you one of the many out there who take fish oil supplements?
Fish oil is credited with helping your body in many ways, including easing joint pain, promoting heart health, and supporting good brain function. It’s a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are often touted as beneficial for us. As a result, fish oil has long been recommended as a dietary preventative to ward off the development of cardiovascular disease.
However, recent research suggests that taking this popular supplement could actually increase the chances of heart disease and stroke in otherwise healthy adults. Surprisingly, the same research indicates that fish oil might reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in those with a history of it.
The Study and Its Findings
A study conducted with 415,000 Britons examined the associations between fish oil supplements and new cases of atrial fibrillation, heart attack, stroke, and heart failure leading to death. During a follow-up 12 years later, 18,367 participants had developed abnormal heart rhythm atrial fibrillation, 22,636 had suffered a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure, and 22,140 had died.
The findings were intriguing:
- Those who regularly used fish oil supplements without any signs of disease had a 13% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation and a 5% greater risk of stroke.
- Among those with cardiovascular disease at the start, regular use of fish oil supplements reduced the risk of progressing from atrial fibrillation to a heart attack by 15% and from heart failure to death by 9%.
What Does This Mean for Fish Oil Supplements?
These statistics raise important questions about whether or not fish oil supplements should be used, especially by healthy individuals. Researchers acknowledged limitations in the study, such as the lack of recorded dosage and formulation of fish oil, which experts suggest could be crucial factors.
Despite these findings, it’s concerning that this is not the first study to highlight potential risks, yet many people still take fish oil supplements daily.
A Note of Caution
It’s worth noting that fish oils are known to be old and oxidized before you even consume them. They can smell so fishy that it’s difficult to detect if they have gone rancid. If you are using fish oil supplements, consider keeping them in the fridge to slow down further oxidation.
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