Fishing for answers

Updated February 22 2013 - 9:13am, first published January 30 2013 - 8:34am
Is something fishy about fish oil? <i>Photo: Paul Jones.</i>
Is something fishy about fish oil? <i>Photo: Paul Jones.</i>

Despite its promise of helping to protect our hearts and minds, fish oil’s reputation has taken some hits lately. Omega-3 supplements don’t appear to improve cognitive function in older people, reported one study last year, while another review looking at prevention of heart disease and stroke concluded that fish oil wasn’t much help there, either.

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