A new study shows that marketers may be overstating fish oil benefits.

<div class="block">A new study shows that marketers may be overstating fish oil benefits.</div>

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Study: Marketers Overstate Fish Oil Benefits

Fish oil supplements are a multi billion dollar industry. And while there's plenty of research that omega three fatty acids found in fish are good for the heart and overall health. There's conflicting research about whether these benefits come from the supplements. A new study shows that not stopping companies from making health claims. The study published yesterday in Jama cardiology looked at labels from more than 2000 fish oil supplements that made health claims, more than 80% made claims like promotes heart health or supports heart mind and mood. The study's senior author said the vagueness of the wording could lead to misinformation about the role of the dietary supplement. Associate professor of cardiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Anne Marie Na Var said quote, it's not surprising to me that my patients think fish oil is helping them.