Why you might want to stop taking fish oil supplements
By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Although Omega-3 fatty acids have shown benefits for some, they could be harmful to others Omega-3 supplements have been used in clinical practice to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in patients with elevated plasma triglycerides, but a recent meta-analysis has found fish oil pills might not be a good alternative for many. Some clinical trials have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation. People with the disorder have a five times greater likelihood of having a stroke. “Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained…