An April study from the Medical University of South Carolina found that fish oil could actually do more harm than good.

Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements in the country. Adults take them regularly, trying to get some of the same heart-healthy nutrients found in fish, like salmon. But exclusive new testing ...

Popping a daily fish oil pill or Omega 3 supplement to improve health is a part of many people’s daily routines, thinking it ...

Americans love fish oil supplements. They’re among the five most popular supplements in the U.S., according to a CR nationally representative survey of 2,272 U.S. adults in February 2026, with about 1 ...

Which fish oil supplement is best? It isn’t much of a secret that many doctors and nutritionists recommend eating fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel regularly. This is because they contain ...

Share on Pinterest Omega-3s may sometimes harm the brain, study claims. Image credit: Marc Tran/Stocksy For many years, we have heard about the potential health benefits of fish oil due in part to ...

Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements in the country. Adults take them regularly, trying to get some of the same ...

Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene. Researchers discovered that omega-3s like EPA and DHA help curb colorectal cancer only when the enzyme ALOX15 is present.

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." AT ONE POINT it appeared that fish oil supplements were going to save us all. Research on the dietary ...

Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements in the country. Adults take them regularly, trying to get some of the same heart-healthy nutrients found in fish, like salmon. In a national survey that ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Kirsten Chick MSc is a Brighton-based nutritionist, and author of Nutrition Brought to Life.