Not long ago, doctors, nutritionists and other medical authorities were telling us to take fish oil supplements, or at least start pounding the salmon to get enough omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil supposedly helped prevent a range of health issues, from heart disease to eye problems, and was seen as a sort of universal supplement. That's changing a bit now, for a few key reasons. First, the science is evolving on whether fish oil actually helps prevent a number of diseases and conditions. For example, a large-scale National Eye Institute study - called Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS 2) - has shown fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids do not alter the progression of...
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