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Re: Vegan Omega 3 DHA/EPA

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The widespread belief that taking omega-3 capsules will help protect you from a heart attack, stroke or early death is wrong, according to a large and comprehensive review of the evidence.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/201 ... scientists

Dry eye disease is an often chronic condition that causes burning, itching, or stinging sensations in the eye, as well as impairs vision. The study results refute the long-held belief that EPA and DHA — types of Omega-3 — reduce dry eye symptoms.
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifes ... d-5137532/

While some research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health, a large clinical trial by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that omega-3 supplements did not slow cognitive decline in older persons. With 4,000 patients followed over a five-year period, the study is one of the largest and longest of its kind.
“Contrary to popular belief, we didn’t see any benefit of omega-3 supplements for stopping cognitive decline,” said Emily Chew, M.D., deputy director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications and deputy clinical director at the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of NIH.
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-re ... ve-decline
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