Medical Wisdom with Dr. Haque, M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Wisdom with Dr. Haque, M.D., Ph.D.

The Fish Oil Mistake I Made as a Doctor

Most fish oil supplements do not appear to prevent heart attacks. But one purified omega-3 has a very different story.

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Omar Sultan Haque, M.D., Ph.D.
May 22, 2026
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A Question Worth Asking

What if one of the most common “heart healthy” supplements is mostly giving people reassurance, not protection?

That is the uncomfortable question I had to ask myself about fish…

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