You’re better off avoiding them or at least using them cautiously. The benefits of fish oil’s omega-3 fatty acids (mainly DHA and EPA) are powerful: Research shows they can cut the risks of heart disease and blood clotting and reduce inflammation. But fish oil supplements may provoke a reaction in anyone with seafood allergies. Instead, try supplements that provide DHA and EPA extracted from algae–similar to the marine omega-3 source fish feed on. These are already popular with vegetarians; order atlifesdha.comwater4.net Richard Harkness is a consultant pharmacist and author of five books on evidence-based natural medicine. E-mail him with pharmacy-related questions at . or . pharmacist@prevention.com
