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Omega-3 Supplements Offer Little Benefit, Expert Warns

10/8/2025

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Dr. Federica Amati, chief nutrition scientist at Zoe Health, warns omega-3 supplements offer little health gain.
On Davina McCall's podcast, Amati notes people still have unhealthy habits.
A clinical trial shows omega-3 supplements do not reduce cancer risk.
NHS recommends two weekly portions of fish, including oily fish.
Alternative omega-3 sources include flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts, soybeans, spinach.

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Dr. Federica Amati, chief nutrition scientist at Zoe Health, warns omega-3 supplements offer little health gain.
On Davina McCall's podcast, Amati notes people still have unhealthy habits.
A clinical trial shows omega-3 supplements do not reduce cancer risk.
NHS recommends two weekly portions of fish, including oily fish.
Alternative omega-3 sources include flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts, soybeans, spinach.