Fish linked to heart failure risk, omega-3 results mixed

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For people conscious about their heart health, a new study suggests it may be best to eat fish instead of taking individual omega-3 fatty acids in supplement form. After reviewing information on the habits and fatty-acid blood levels of more than 20,000 male doctors, researchers found mixed results when it came to omega-3 supplements and the men’s likelihood of heart failure, but eating fish regularly was linked to a lower risk. According to the study’s senior researcher, the results are consistent with the American Heart Association’s (AHA) recommendations. …