Omega-3 Supplements Increase the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation

Another reason to get your nutrition from food sources.

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© carlosgaw | Getty Images Omega-3 consumed as dietary supplements has not been shown to lower cardiovascular risk and may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. To derive the benefits of omega-3 safely, rely on food sources such as salmon.

When the SPORT trial found that omega-3 supplements failed to lower cholesterol, it added to a growing body of evidence that omega-3 supplements may not be beneficial and may, indeed, be harmful.

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