Fish oil is not the same as omega-3. Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, but omega-3 is the actual compound with the health benefits. You can get omega-3 from both animal and plant sources.

Sources of omega-3 fatty acids Consumption of fatty fish is by far the best proven way to increase levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Wild Alaskan salmon (sockeye) is a particularly good source, as this ...

Most people are familiar with the best things to eat for a healthy heart: vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins like fish. Some fish like salmon also have the added benefit of being full of ...

BOSTON - If you're a healthy adult, you may want to avoid fish oil supplements. Many people take fish oil supplements because they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to reduce ...

Despite decades of research, the evidence for omega-3 supplements is murky. By Alice Callahan In 1970, two Danish researchers traveled to Greenland to investigate a nutritional paradox: The Inuit ...

Fish oil can reduce inflammation and lower cardiovascular disease risk. Yet a growing body of research suggests that supplements may not offer those same benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential ...

Share on Pinterest Omega-3 supplements can help reduce aggression and violent outbursts, new research suggests. Duet Postscriptum/Stocksy United New research has found that intake of omega-3 fatty ...

A new study offers new evidence that dietary changes may help reduce cancer cell growth in patients undergoing active surveillance, a treatment approach that involves regular monitoring of the cancer ...

“The issue isn’t the amount of omega-6 oil we consume,” Ali says, “it’s that many Americans consume too many fried foods and highly processed foods and don’t get enough nutrient-rich foods including ...

Share on Pinterest Research suggests that the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent certain types of cancer. Tatyana Lavrova/Stocksy Past studies show that omega-3 and omega-6 ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.