Although eating fish confers some health benefits, a growing body of evidence suggests there’s less support for the value of fish oil supplements.
Oily fish such as salmon, trout and herring are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with protective effects on the heart.
Years of research studies have tested whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements such as fish oil are also beneficial.
This week, researchers who looked at heart surgery patients who took fish oil supplements before and after the procedure said that taking the supplements didn’t seem to help patients heal better.
source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/11/09/omega-3-fish.html
