A recent UK study has raised concerns that fish oil supplements - long touted for their Omega 3 fatty acids and associated with improved brain function, heart health and gut wellness - could increase the risk of heart problems . Despite its reputation for health benefits, the study suggests that regular intake of fish oil might up the chances of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke . However, for individuals already grappling with cardiovascular conditions, fish oil could potentially slow down the progression of these ailments.
"Regular use of fish oil supplements might be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation and stroke among the general population," the researchers stated in their report, which appeared in BMJ Medicine last Tuesday. The study delved into data from 415,737 participants, including a majority of women, aged between 40-69 years, all part of the UK Biobanka comprehensive database tracking the diets, habits, and health statuses of thousands across Britain. Conducted from 2006 to 2010, the research collected demographic information and dietary habits concerning oily and non-oily fish and fish oil supplement consumption.
The aim was to assess how these supplements might influence the journey from healthy hearts to atrial fibrillation and other severe cardiovascular events, even death. M&S fans are obsessed with 'no-crease' £30 summer dress that 'flatters all figures' Participants were split into groups and their health was tracked until March 2021 or unt.
