Denver: Fish oil is known to be the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are used to reduce the risk of heart disease. However, new research has found that regular consumption of fish oil can increase the risk of irregular heartbeats and arrhythmias even in people with good heart health.
Dr. Andrew Free, a cardiovascular specialist at National Jewish Health, said fish oil is rarely recommended and is not included in the guidelines of professional medical societies. However, many people still get it.
In addition, most fish oil products sold in supermarkets or online stores such as Amazon are pure and not uniform. In addition, it can be contaminated with other metals, such as mercury, found in fish.
On the other hand, other studies have shown that people with heart disease who use fish oil have a 15% lower risk of having an irregular heartbeat that leads to a heart attack. Among patients who regularly consumed fish oil, the risk of death from heart attack decreased by 9%.
