I realize this topic is a couple of years old but I wanted to share something about fish oil with everyone.
I have peripheral arterial disease. Meaning my arteries are getting clogged up with plaque and cholesterol. My doctor sent me to a specialist because with all his attempts he could not get my cholesterol levels down no matter what he tried. I tried all natural at first and my cholesterol level just went even higher.
I was taking Carlson's lemon flavored Super Omega Fish Oil, 1 Tablespoon in the morning and 1 in the evening. I was taking it for degenerative disc disease and a form of inflammatory arthritis and it definitely helped me so much. But...the doctor told me that fish oil is still a form of saturated fat and he had me stop taking it due to it contributing to the build up in the arteries. I have had a couple of images that show the build up in the arteries so I know I had to do something different. I take Lovaza which is prescription strength omega 3's without the problem of the oil. I have to say it does not work quite as well as the oil but it is better than nothing. So I thought many of you might think it is helping your heart but you might want to do more investigating into the saturated fat consideration. I am happy to answer any questions. Cynthia