Omega-3s in fish oil and supplements: what’s your best strategy?

If you’re thinking about adding an omega-3 fatty acid supplement to your daily diet, there are things to consider first. Do you really need one? What type of supplement should you choose? What are the risks? WebMD’s got the answers.

Who needs more omega-3s?

The evidence suggests that just about all of us could stand to get more omega-3s in our diet. Increased intakes of omega-3s may be especially important to people with certain diseases or risk factors. Studies have found very strong evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may help:

There’s good evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may help with lots of other conditions too – including depression, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, ADHD, osteoporosis, and more.

Read the full article at: http://www.webmd.com/diet/omega-3s-in-fish-oil-and-supplements-whats-your-best-strategy