title: Increasing fish oil intake--any net benefits?
abstract: For over a decade, there have been suggestions that a diet high in fish oils might protect against coronary heart disease. In the UK, fish oil supplements are often taken for cardiovascular or inflammatory diseases. In addition, 2 years ago the Department of Health advised people to eat a portion of fish at least weekly to reduce the risk of heart disease. We examine whether extra fish in the diet or fish oil supplements rich in omega-3 fatty acids really improve health.
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D005395:Fish Oils