Ingredients in fish oil widely considered to have heart-healthy powers may not deliver in some people. People with type 2 diabetes, including many with a history of heart disease or hypertension, don’t seem to get a cardiovascular benefit from omega-3 fatty acids, the key ingredients in fish oil, researchers report June 11 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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