Capsules of fish oil do not induce additional weight loss, if you’re already on a diet and do exercises. In the results of new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition scientists have found that overweight participants in the study on a diet and exercise and consuming omega-3 fatty acids did not lose more weight than subjects who received placebo capsules.

“The results of research on animals have indicated a possible positive effect of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. However, our study has shown that they do not have the same effect on humans. Although they do not help with weight loss, fish oil has many other potential health benefits, including lower cholesterol, improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood pressure, “said Dr. Laura F. Defina from Cooper Institute in Dallas.

A recent study showed that daily consumption of moderate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids that are commonly found in foods such as salmon and other fatty fish may help prevent gum disease.

The good news is that fish oil can lower your risk of breast cancer !