Omega-3 fish oil
Lowers triglycerides. Heart trials are mixed.
Grade B: Some human proof
Small, early or mixed results in people.
The grade is for the use people talk about, not for every use. Filed under: Health and wellness, over the counter.
How it works
EPA and DHA, fats the body uses in cell walls and to calm inflammation.
How it was given in studies
By mouth. In the trials people swallowed it as a capsule, tablet, powder or drink.
This is what the studies did. It is not a how-to.
What studies saw
Lowers triglycerides reliably. Big heart trials are mixed.
The trade-off
A review of seven large trials linked it to more atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, especially at higher amounts.
When it showed up, in studies
Triglycerides drop within 1 to 3 months.
Sources
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We show what studies found. We never tell you what to take. Doses vary by study. Check the sources and talk to a doctor.