Fish Oil Supplements May Increase Risk of Stroke and Heart Issues

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Recent research suggests that while fish oil supplements might provide benefits for individuals with existing cardiovascular disease (CVD), they could potentially increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in healthy individuals. This finding is based on a study involving over 415,000 participants from the UK Biobank, published in the journal BMJ Medicine on May 21, 2024.