Every week a new grain or undiscovered fruit is hailed as the new superfood. But one nutritional icon has maintained its spot in the superfood hall of fame: fish oil. Rich in omega-3, fish oil is credited with everything from super smooth skin to brain power. But is fish oil all it’s cracked up to be, and if so, how can we make sure we’re getting enough? What’s the big deal about fish oil? Fish oil – a type of omega-3 fatty acid – is an essential fat, so-called because our bodies need it but, unlike other types of […]
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