Krill oil softgel pills are seen in New York on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Omega-3 supplements — krill or otherwise — haven’t been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the National Institutes of Health. (AP Photo/Patrick …
Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, often described as a fluttering or pounding sensation in the chest. Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver, commented on the study’s findings. The study, published in the journal BMJ Medicine, analyzed data from over 415,000 people ages 40 to 69 who participated in the U.K. Biobank, a long-term health study. Nearly one-third of the participants, who were followed for an average of 12 years, reported regular use of fish oil supplements.