Are fish oil supplements good for you?

Yes: In general yes, however, these are frequently not regulated by the fda since they are supplements. However omega-3 fatty acids have a number of positive benefits.

Hype : Krill oil and fish oil are the new snake oil, both are high in omega 3 fatty acids which are extremely fragile. Omega 3 fish oils reduce triglycerides by impairing the liver's ablility to make them. However the oxidative stress caused by fish oil actually raises LDL cholesterol. Some day we may use the phrase "this is just more fish /krill oil" or "here comes the fish/krill oil salesman".

Depends : Fish oil is obviously sourced from fish - which can harbor toxins from our oceans (oxymetazoline). These may make their way into fish oil, unfiltered = not so good for you. The goal is omega3's. What most people don't know is that fish obtain omega 3's from their diet of algae. So - if you purchase an algae sourced omega-3 you can avoid potential toxins from fish ... Go to the source, algae. Skip the fish.

Yes, as long: As it's only fish oil, only two inspected by FDA for purity, Lovaza and Vascepa. Vascepa is pure EPA and Lovaza DHA/EPA