Omega-3 fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease.

Findings show omega-3 fatty acids may help to:

• Lower blood pressure

• Reduce triglycerides

• Slow the development of plaque in the arteries

• Reduce the chance of abnormal heart rhythm

• Reduce the likelihood of heart attack and stroke

• Lessen the chance of sudden cardiac death in people with heart disease