The Claim
Commonly available fish oil dietary supplements contain up to 36% saturated fatty acids and oxidized lipid compounds that exceed international quality standards, and these constituents may reduce their ability to inhibit oxidation of small dense LDL particles in vitro, potentially compromising their intended cardiovascular benefits.
What the research says
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Fish oil supplements on the market may contain high levels of saturated fats and damaged lipids that exceed safety standards, which could reduce their effectiveness in preventing the oxidation of small dense LDL particles in laboratory tests, potentially limiting their heart health benefits.
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Commonly available fish oil dietary supplements contain up to 36% saturated fatty acids and oxidized lipid compounds that exceed international quality standards, which may reduce their ability to inhibit oxidation of small dense LDL particles in vitro, potentially compromising their intended cardiovascular benefits.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that many fish oil pills you can buy at the store have bad fats and spoiled oils in them, which makes them less effective at protecting your heart compared to pure, high-quality versions. So, the pills might not work as well as they're supposed to.
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