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“Large clinical trials have generally failed to find the same benefits of taking omega-3 supplements”
The New York Times by Alice Callahan, Ghazalle Badiozamani for The New York Times View original article

Analyzed on 2026-09-18T13:43:03+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-18

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Large clinical trials have generally failed to find the same benefits of taking omega-3 (or fish oil) supplements, though one trial suggested a reduced risk of cardiovascular events for people who did not routinely eat much fish.

Extracted from: Do You Need These Popular Supplements? , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“Large clinical trials have generally failed to find the same benefits of taking omega-3 (or fish oil) supplements, though one trial suggested a reduced risk of cardiovascular events for people who did not routinely eat much fish.”

Do You Need These Popular Supplements?

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Claim ID CLM-8C4DB494
Slug large-clinical-trials-have-generally-failed-to-find-the-same-8c4db494
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 214 d ago
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Bias 0.00
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