Reply #4: Thank you for posting a link that explains what you were talking about.

[uppityperson]

This is from 2006
"In a large number of studies, prescription fish oil has been shown to improve survival after heart attacks and to reduce fatal heart rhythms. The American College of Cardiology recently strengthened its position on the medical benefit of fish oil, although some critics say that studies have not defined the magnitude of the effect."

Are they doing studies on it to fill in the knowledge gaps? Have you more info since 2006 when this article was printed?

"Because prescription fish oil is not licensed to prevent heart disease in the United States, drug companies may not legally promote it for that purpose at conferences, in doctors’ offices, to patients or even on the Internet."

Then there are articles like this:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1294151/Millions-swear-fish-oil-pills-experts-say-theyre-waste-money--whos-right.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Are omega-3 fatty acids vital for our health or simply today's version of snake oil? Over the past few years we've read of the fantastic benefits of omega-3s, found in fish oils.

Last week scientists reported that women who take fish oil supplements reduce their risk of breast cancer by a third. But while experts agree omega-3 pills can cut the risk of heart disease and are vital for brain development in the womb, opinion is divided over other benefits.
(clip)Experts agree that supplements could be taken by anyone who has had a heart attack. NICE advises them to get seven grams of omega-3 from fish a week, which means eating four portions.