Consumer Reports tested 20 popular fish oil supplements<\/a>.
\nThe good news is that none of the products raised major safety concerns,
\nincluding contamination from heavy metals or dioxins. But the testing did
\nuncover some quality issues.<\/p>\nConsumer
\nReports health expert Catherine Roberts says a few products showed signs of
\nrancidity, which can happen when oils degrade over time. Other supplements
\ncontained less omega-3 than their labels claimed, meaning consumers may not be
\ngetting the full benefit they\u2019re paying for.<\/p>\n
Some
\nsupplement makers are pushing back on the findings. Qunol questioned the
\ntesting methods used, while Nature Made said its own testing showed its
\nproducts met quality standards. California Gold Nutrition said it has paused
\nsales of certain products and is conducting additional testing, and Costco did
\nnot respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n
Beyond
\nproduct quality, Consumer Reports also raises a broader question: do most
\npeople need fish oil supplements at all? Roberts says research suggests that
\nomega-3s from whole foods may offer greater benefits than those taken in pill
\nform, highlighting the importance of diet over supplementation.<\/p>\n
For
\nmost people, Consumer Reports recommends getting omega-3s the natural way\u2014by
\neating fish such as salmon or sardines a couple of times a week. If you do
\nchoose to take fish oil supplements, proper storage is key. Like any oil, they
\ncan go bad over time, which may affect both quality and effectiveness.<\/p>\n
While
\nfish oil supplements are often marketed for a wide range of health
\nbenefits\u2014from heart health to conditions like ADHD, asthma, and
\nallergies\u2014Consumer Reports says the scientific evidence supporting many of
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