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I know that drinking fish oil high in omega 3 is beneficial to everyone, however is it ok to drink if if i have had open heart surgery mv repair done?
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Not Beneficial: Currently, there seems to be evidence that this is not heart protective. http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20130508/fish-oil-supplements-dont-protect-against-heart-trouble-study
Answered 7/9/2015
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