In a new push to figure out whether fish oil can help with conditions from heart disease to depression, scientists are digging deeper into its key nutrient: omega-3 fatty acids. They are exploring ...

Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) are essential fats your body needs for various functions. They are one of the two main types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (along with omega-6 fatty acids), which is ...

Fish oil is not the same as omega-3. Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, but omega-3 is the actual compound with the health benefits. You can get omega-3 from both animal and plant sources.

Even fewer participants reported taking omega-3 fish oil supplements. ECHO Cohort researchers wanted to see whether low fish consumption and omega-3 supplement use during pregnancy might be associated ...