Fish Oils · Healing Optics Program (HOP)

Fish Oils

I approached this topic previously, and read again today about fish oils.

I wondered what your thoughts are regarding this since fish oils are an important eye health supplement.

Story at-a-glance

New research shows omega-3s, including those from fish oil, actually increase key markers of chronic inflammation, contradicting their long-held reputation as anti-inflammatory nutrients
People with poor diets and high intake of omega-6 fats like linoleic acid (LA) had the highest levels of low-grade immune stress, even when supplementing with omega-3s
Higher omega-3 levels caused increases in inflammatory blood markers linked to heart disease and Type 2 diabetes
Fish oil often turns rancid before you even take it, and once oxidized, it drives inflammation instead of reducing it — adding it to a poor diet only makes the problem worse
Swapping out vegetable oils, focusing on animal-based whole foods, and switching to krill oil in moderation are more effective strategies to reduce inflammation at its root.

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