Omega 3 supplements being doubted.

[Natureboy71]

Not sure what to think of this. Been taking fish oils for years.

Although eating fish confers some health benefits, a growing body of evidence suggests there's less support for the value of fish oil supplements.

Oily fish such as salmon, trout and herring are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with protective effects on the heart.
Early findings pointing to benefits of omega-3 supplements haven't panned out in clinical trials.
Years of research studies have tested whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements such as fish oil are also beneficial.

This week, researchers who looked at heart surgery patients who took fish oil supplements before and after the procedure said that taking the supplements didn't seem to help patients heal better.

Full Story :http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/...ga-3-fish.html

[austinite]

If you don't take Vit. E with your EFA's, then yes, you wont benefit much.