Omega - 3 Fish Oil Safer Than Fish

ConsumerLab.com announced today that tests of 41 omega-3 fish oil supplements (including 3 marketed for pets) showed safe levels of mercury and PCBs. However, three products did not contain their claimed amounts of EPA and DHA key omega-3 fatty acids or were spoiled. EPA and DHA are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, are of potential benefit in treating diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. DHA may also be useful to infants and mothers due to its role in the functioning of the brain and retina in the fetus and infants and possibly reducing the risk of premature delivery. Fish oil supplements are one of the fastest growing categories of supplements, with sales up 35% in 2003 to... [Cancercompass News: Cancer Nutrition]

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