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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Madeleine Aggeler

Wonder drug or waste of money? The truth about fish oil supplements

Fish oil capsules inside a sardine can
Fish oil supplements are high in omega-3s, essential fatty acids that our body does not produce on its own. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

Fish oil is a perennial wellness topic, partly because there’s so much conflicting information.

“People perceive fish oil to be a wonder supplement,” says Amelia Sherry, clinical nutrition coordinator at the Mount Sinai hospital.

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