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Do you take omega-3? Research flags stroke risk of fish oil supplements – National

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Fish oil supplements, used during pregnancy and to improve cardiovascular and brain health, could increase the risk of heart problems and stroke, new research suggests. A U.K. study published in the British Medical Journal on Tuesday found that the regular use of fish oil supplements was associated with an increased risk of stroke and atrial … Read more

Common supplement increases heart disease risk, say doctors

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A common supplement taken by millions of pensioners could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes for many people, a major new study has found.   Fish oil has long been believed to have many health benefits and it has been shown to help relieve debilitating symptoms of arthritis. However, a study published in the … Read more