Popular supplement may increase risk of stroke. Poles take it en masse
It is worth emphasizing that natural sources of omega-3 acids include: fatty sea fish, such as salmon, mackerel, sardines or herring. 2-3 portions a week are enough to cover the demand for DHA and EPA.
Walnuts, flax seeds and chia seeds are also a good addition to the diet, although they contain mainly ALA - the plant equivalent of omega-3. Experts emphasize: it is better to eat fish than swallow pills.
This is important in relation to a study conducted by British scientists. The results were published in the journal BMJ Medicine. As it turns out, regular use of fish oil supplements can have various effects on the course of cardiovascular diseases, including serious complications. Regular use of fish oil can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The study, conducted by Biobank UK, involved over 415,000 participants aged 40-69. The researchers who conducted the study monitored the health of the participants for almost 12 years.
The researchers argue that fish oil is not a clear-cut benefit for everyone. They believe it may increase the risk of certain conditions in healthy people, but it may improve the health of those who already have cardiovascular problems. They point out that more research is needed to understand exactly how fish oil works at different stages of heart disease development .
At the same time, researchers believe that this is related to the contaminants found in fish oil supplements. However, this does not mean that we should not supplement omega-3 acids. People with heart problems, if these supplements bring them measurable benefits, should use them under the supervision of a doctor.
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