This Supplement Can Raise Your Heart Attack Risk, Experts Say

Slide 1 of 5: During the same week the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said it would not recommend that taking vitamins and supplements can prevent heart disease and cancer, a new study has come out saying one of the most popular supplements out there may be dangerous to a subset of those who are prescribed it. The supplement—Omega-3 fatty acids—is the third most popular in America, according to one recent ConsumerLab survey, with 52% of respondents saying they have taken it in the past year (it was beaten only by magnesium and Vitamin D). Read on to see if you may be in danger—from this and 3 other supplements—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You Have "Long" COVID and May Not Even Know It.During the same week the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said it would not recommend that taking vitamins and supplements can prevent heart disease and cancer, a new study has come out saying one of the most popular supplements out there may be dangerous to a subset of those who are prescribed it. The supplement—Omega-3 fatty acids—is the third most popular in America, according to one recent ConsumerLab survey, with 52% of respondents saying they have taken it in the past year (it was beaten only by magnesium and Vitamin D). Read on to see if you may be in danger—from this and 3 other supplements—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You Have “Long” COVID and May Not Even Know It.

Omega-3 fatty acids are often recommended by health professionals, and for good reason: they can lower your blood pressure, inhibit plaque growth in your arteries and reduce the likelihood of a stroke or heart attack. However, for a certain subset of people, Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation may do more harm than good. “Our study suggests that O3FA supplementation is associated with an increased risk of AF in patients with elevated plasma triglyceride and at elevated CV risk.” What’s AF? They mean atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular or rapid heart rate, which happens when your two upper chambers are overloaded by electric signals. “This proposes that the risk of AF should be considered when prescribing O3FA supplementation in this population,” said the researchers. If you have elevated plasma triglycerides, discuss this supplement with your doctor. And keep reading for 3 more supplements to use with caution.

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