Should You Take Fish Oil Supplements: The Answer May Surprise You

Fish oil supplements are everywhere—promising better hearts, sharper minds, and even a longer life. Some studies say they work. Others? Not so much.A new study just made headlines, suggesting that omega-3 supplements (along with vitamin D and exercise) could slow biological aging. Sounds amazing, right?But here’s the part no one’s talking about: the study was small, limited to super-healthy Swiss 70-year-olds, lasted just three years and relied on an algorithm to measure biological age. Yet, this hasn’t stopped journalists and wellness bloggers from hyping fish oil as the new fountain of youth.So, should you be taking omega-3 supplements? It depends.For people with heart disease, the evidence is strong. But for everyone else? You might be better off skipping the pills and eating fish instead. In this week’s podcast, we’ll tease out who should be considering omega-3 supplements and who’d be better off sticking with fish. Get full access to One Health Tweak a Week at newsletter.onehealthtweakaweek.com/subscribe