Scientists have warned against abusing omega-3 supplements

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Frequent unintended use of omega-3 supplements can bring the body does more harm than good. Corresponding conclusions were drawn based on the results of a study by scientists from the Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

A number of sources talk about the positive properties of omega-3 supplements and their ability to strengthen the cardiovascular system. Scientists conducted the international STRENGTH study involving more than 13,000 volunteers.

Participants were randomly assigned either an omega-3 supplement or a corn oil placebo. 70% of the volunteers had diabetes, and almost 50% had coronary heart disease.

It turned out that large doses of omega-3 fatty acids are not able to provide protection for patients in the high-risk group from cardiovascular problems. in the future.

In addition, the study had to be stopped prematurely because the group receiving the supplement did not show any benefit compared to those taking the placebo.

In addition , omega-3 abuse led to more frequent gastrointestinal problems, affecting more than 24% of volunteers. There were also more new cases of atrial fibrillation in the group receiving the supplement.