From alga to omega; have we reached peak (fish) oil?

While the Inuit diet was highly cardio-protective and consuming oily fish within a Western diet is to a lesser degree, the case for purified fish oil supplements is less convincing. Purification of fish oil removes lipophilic polyphenols which likely contribute to the health benefits of oily fish; leaving the 3 highly unsaturated fatty acids exposed and prone to conferring oxidative and inflammatory stress. The authors believe that due to such issues as dietary shift, it may now be inadvisable to prescribe or sell purified 3 highly unsaturated fatty acids supplements, unless the appropriate co-factors are included.

Source: JRSM - September 10, 2015 Category: UK Health Authors: Clayton, P. R., Ladi, S. Tags: Review Source Type: research