Fish oil scores another win in its long line of victories If you're not already taking fish oil, here's another reason to start ASAP. According to a recent study, fish oil significantly improves triglyceride levels. As I've mentioned before, triglycerides are an important heart health marker (much more important than cholesterol, if you ask me). The higher your triglyceride levels, the higher your risk of heart disease. But researchers found that after taking 1,500 mg of fish oil per day for just 8 weeks, subjects at moderate risk for cardiovascular disease had reduced triglycerides compared to the placebo group. Just imagine how much they'd benefit if they took my recommended dose--3,000 mg per day. And, remember, it's not just your heart that benefits from fish oil ... it's great for your brain, too. Back in January, I told you about a study that found regular use of fish oil supplements resulted in a significant reduction of cognitive decline and brain shrinkage in older adults. There's also a load of other benefits, from blood clot prevention to prostate protection. So, once again, if you're not already taking fish oil (containing 3,000 mg of EPA/DHA) every day, it's high time you start. Until next time, Dr. Fred Sources: "Exposure to television food advertising primes food-related cognitions and triggers motivation to eat, "Psychology & Health 2014; 29(10) "Fish-oil supplementation alters numbers of circulating endothelial progenitor cells and microparticles independently of eNOS genotype, "Am J Clin Nutr 2014; 100: 1,232-1,243