August 23, 2023
Health Claims and Doses of Fish Oil Supplements in the US
Joanna N. Assadourian, BSA1; Eric D. Peterson, MD, MPH1; Samuel A. McDonald, MD, MS1; et alAnand Gupta, MBBS, MPH1; Ann Marie Navar, MD, PhD1
JAMA Cardiol. Published online August 23, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2023.2424
Conclusions
Results of this cross-sectional study suggest that fish oil supplement labels frequently include health claims in the form of structure/function claims that imply health benefits across a wide range of organ systems, increasing potential for consumer misinformation. Significant heterogeneity exists in the daily dose of EPA and DHA in available supplements, leading to potential variability in safety and efficacy between supplements.
Regularly eating fish and seafood is consistently associated with lower risk for cardiovascular disease. Fatty fish is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart
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Do cardiologists recommend fish oil?
Expert Analysis. All individuals should aim to consume approximately 2 servings of fatty fish per week as part of a heart-healthy diet. Routine use of non-prescription fish oil is not recommended for primary or secondary prevention of CVD.Nov 1, 2021
