fish oil

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

6:12pm November 06, 2022

by Allison Aubrey

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.

Eating fish can protect against heart disease but many people don't eat enough to be effective. In November, an FDA panel recommended broader use of a prescription-strength fish oil drug Vascepa for people at higher risk of heart disease.

Health & Safety

For Your Heart, Eat Fish Or Take Pills? Now There's A Drug Equal To 8 Salmon Servings

2:22pm November 25, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

A high-dose prescription fish oil pill has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. An FDA advisory panel voted in favor of expanded use of the drug.

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Research hasn't delivered a definitive answer on whether fish oil and Vitamin D supplements have health benefits, but it's clear that eating fish is beneficial.

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Should You Keep Taking Those Fish Oil And Vitamin D Pills?

3:50pm November 15, 2018

by Patti Neighmond

When NPR reported on research that sheds doubt on the value of fish oil and vitamin D supplements, people had a lot of questions. So we went back to the experts to get you some answers.

Danish Study Links Fish Oil During Pregnancy With Lower Asthma Risk In Kids

9:02am December 29, 2016

by Richard Harris

But that's not the final word, caution pediatricians, including the Danish author. It's one of several recent studies with contradictory findings that suggest the supplements could help or hurt.

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Eat fish or take a fish oil supplement? Research suggests eating fish regularly over a lifetime is good for the brain. But when it comes to staving off cognitive decline in seniors, fish oil supplements just don't cut it, a study finds.

If Fish Is Brain Food, Can Fish Oil Pills Boost Brains, Too?

7:30pm August 31, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

Research suggests eating fish regularly over a lifetime is good for the brain. But when it comes to staving off cognitive decline in seniors, fish oil supplements just don't cut it, a study finds.

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