Abstract Only
Clinical Trial
Do fish oil supplements prevent heart disease and cancer?
Original title: Marine n−3 Fatty Acids and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
Study Type
Clinical Trial
Overview
In Plain Language
Fish oil supplements did not reduce the risk of major heart problems or cancer compared to placebo in this large trial.
Clinical trial
Methodology at a Glance
Control
placebo (type not specified in abstract)
Preregistered
NCT01169259