Potential risk in consuming excess omega-3 fatty acids

A new review suggests that omega-3 fatty acids taken in excess could have unintended health consequences in certain situations, and that dietary standards based on the best available evidence need to be established. "What looked like a slam dunk a few years ago may not be as clear cut as we thought," said Norman Hord, associate professor in OSU's College of Public Health and Human Sciences and a coauthor on the paper. "We are seeing the potential for negative effects at really high levels of omega-3 fatty acid consumption...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news