Omega-3 supplements 'not' heart tonic
Despite the general belief, a new study suggests that taking extra amounts of fish and omega-3 fatty acid supplements has no additional heart tonic effects.
According to the study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating more omega-3 does not protect the individual against heart problems; the extra amounts, however, do not hurt the patient.
Only individuals following a diet very low in certain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and some plants and nuts benefit from supplements rich in these fatty acids.
"Based on data from this and previous studies also in other countries, we think that it is relevant to say that most cardiac patients who are well medically treated and eat at least a certain amount of fish per week, probably will not benefit from taking omega-3 supplements," said lead researcher Mari Manger.
Scientists concluded that there is a threshold of benefits for omega-3s, stressing that this finding does not contradict the current recommendations of the American Heart Association which urges individuals to have two fish meals per week.
Source: presstv.ir
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