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H/tap dr says that "the benefit of omega fish oil supplements is marginal at best". so can we conclude that the jury is still out on it, & eat fish ?
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Good idea: Fish is a great food to include in your diet and because of all the nutrients you get in fish, superior to omega-3 supplements. Two to three 4 ounce servings of low mercury fish per week is recommended: shrimp, pollock, salmon, canned light tuna, tilapia and cod.
Answered 10/16/2014
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