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Some people’s triglycerides go down when they take omega-3 fish oil, but others don’t see any change—not because they’re not taking it right, but because their genes make them respond differently. So, we might need blood tests or genetic scans to figure out who will actually benefit.
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This study says that omega-3 supplements don’t work for everyone, and it’s probably because of differences in people’s genes and biology—not because they didn’t take the pills. It suggests we should test people first to see who will benefit.
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