Omega-3 fatty acid is often misnamed an “alternative” or “natural” medication. Penicillin was, of course, derived from a living organism and was therefore “natural” in the same way that Omega-3s are natural. Currently, Omega-3 supplements are primarily derived from fish, and like penicillin, they have a therapeutic effect.
Omega-3 fatty acids are often referred to as “essential” fatty acids (EFAs) because they are needed for human health but are not sufficiently produced by...
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Researchers say there is no convincing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids on their own can relieve depression symptoms. The review of previous studies... Read more »
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A new study suggests that daily supplements of fish oil--which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids--may reduce the number of deaths and hospitalizations... Read more »
Scientists in England recently reviewed 89 studies on the benefits of omega-3 fish oils for heart patients. Although some studies show a positive... Read more »
A review of studies involving more than 400,000 patients has found that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils may not only prevent heart... Read more »