If you pride yourself on your health, and you also like to stay abreast of the latest nutrition news, there's a good chance that you've already learned a lot about the benefits of fish oil supplements and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain.
You may know that our bodies can't produce omega-3 fatty acids, so you need to get them from foods such as fish, seeds, and nuts. You may also know that they can potentially prevent cognitive disease, reduce inflammation in the body, and even clear up your skin. Now, however, researchers have found that this supplement may not be worth the sharper mind and pimple-free cheeks—turns out, omega-3 supplements could raise your risk of a specific heart rhythm disorder.
A new study from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) published in the European Heart Journal: Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy finds that, though the supplement may or may not be able to help prevent heart disease, as some research suggests, it comes with its own risks. Specifically, it could lead to atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib).
