Fish oil supplements may reduce some of the risk factors associated with heart disease. However, there is no clear evidence that they can prevent heart attacks or strokes.
Fish oil supplements may improve the symptoms of certain mental health conditions. This effect may be a result of increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake.
Eating fish may help prevent eye diseases. However, it’s unclear whether fish oil supplements have this same effect.
Fish oil has strong anti-inflammatory effects and can help reduce symptoms of inflammatory diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
Your skin can become damaged by aging or too much sun exposure. Fish oil supplements may help maintain healthy skin.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for a baby's early development. Taken during pregnancy fish oil supplements may help with hand-eye coordination but not learning.
Liver disease is common in people with obesity. Fish oil supplements may help reduce fat in the liver and symptoms of NAFLD.
Fish oil supplements — especially those rich in EPA — may help improve symptoms of depression.
Neurodevelopmental disorders can impact a child's development. Fish oil supplements help reduce hyperactivity, inattention, and other related behaviours.
People who eat more fish have slower age-related mental decline. However, it’s unclear whether fish oil supplements can improve mental decline in older adults.
A higher intake of fish and fish oil during pregnancy may reduce the risk of asthma & allergie in children.
Fish oil supplements may reduce some of the risk factors associated with heart disease. However, there is no clear evidence that they can prevent heart attacks or strokes.