Fish oils are the best known, and the best studied, source of omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oils provide a significant amount of the omega-3 fatty acids called docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). There is good evidence that routinely eating fatty fish, such as salmon, can reduce the risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality. And taking a fish oil supplement is effective for lowering triglycerides.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 23:02:32 +0000
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