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Are omega. 3s really good for us or is it a myth?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Yes and No and Yes: Yes. They are good for us. But do we know all the reasons why yet? Probably not. Do we know the best way or dose to take them? Probably not. Lots of science yet to parse this out a bit better.

Answered 3/30/2014

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