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Fish Oil May Be Harmful for This Group of People, Scientists Say

A new study suggests EPA could create problems in injured brains, while DHA did not appear to have the same effect.

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As a daily fish oil supplement taker (partly for brain health, mostly for lowering triglycerides), the findings of a new study are making me hope I never incur a traumatic brain injury.

Those incredible omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA are linked to lower inflammation and better cardiovascular health. But new research suggests they may be doing more damage than they repair in people who have suffered repeated mild traumatic head injuries.

In a study published in Cell Reports, scientists found that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may interfere with the brain’s ability to heal. Instead of aiding recovery, EPA was disrupting blood vessel repair,........

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