Many Fish Oil Supplements Are Rancid, Report Finds - Gizmodo

Some data has suggested that regularly eating seafood rich in these oils is linked to a modestly lower risk of cardiovascular problems, for instance, while other data hasn’t found a similar benefit from simply taking fish oil supplements.

Regardless of the mixed data, plenty of people do take fish oil supplements, and it’s estimated to be a billion-dollar industry.

Limited data has suggested that oxidized fish oil may simply not provide the same potential benefits as fresh fish oil and could even have a negative effect on blood cholesterol levels.

Even if you assume that fish oil is worth taking, this inconsistency could mean that users aren’t getting enough of the product to actually benefit.

What’s more, as the Guardian also reported this week, the fish oil industry contributes to ongoing environmental issues like overfishing