Healthy fats are essential—but doctors flag potential side effects to keep in mind if you're taking them in supplement form.

New research suggests that Omega-3 supplements such as fish oil or flaxseed may increase a person's risk of stroke or atrial fibrillation.

Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It’s often promoted to protect the heart, ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways There is insufficient scientific evidence that daily omega-3 ...

You can safely take fish oil with blood pressure medication, as it may help lower blood pressure further. However, monitoring ...

Leigh Weddle, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist with over 10 years of experience in retail and clinical settings. Fish oil is a dietary supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been found to ...

ApoB: Apolipoprotein B-100; BL: Baseline (mg/dl); EOT: End of treatment (mg/dl); HDL-C: High-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; Median change (%): Median ...

In its September meeting, the safety committee (Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee [PRAC]) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) confirmed that atrial fibrillation will now be included as a ...

Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fibre, which can enhance blood-thinning effects when combined with ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.