fish oil
noun
: a fatty oil from the bodies of various fishes (such as menhaden or sardines) that contains large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids and is used as a dietary supplement and in making various products (such as cosmetics and paints)
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Studies on fish oil supplements and blood pressure, however, are mixed.
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 12 May 2026
Foods or dietary supplements rich in unsaturated fats (such as fish and fish oils) are more prone to rancidity.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Additionally, fish oil use was linked to a buildup of a protein called tau, which is often associated with long-term brain diseases.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The health benefits of taking fish oil Omega-3s are essential fatty acids the body needs but cannot produce.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 12 May 2026
Foods or dietary supplements rich in unsaturated fats (such as fish and fish oils) are more prone to rancidity.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Additionally, fish oil use was linked to a buildup of a protein called tau, which is often associated with long-term brain diseases.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The health benefits of taking fish oil Omega-3s are essential fatty acids the body needs but cannot produce.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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fish oil
noun
: a fatty oil that is obtained from oily fish (such as herring or menhaden), contains large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, and is used as a dietary supplement and in making various products (such as protective coatings, cosmetics, and animal feed)
Scientists learned some time ago that there are significant health benefits from consuming omega-3 fatty acids, which are found mostly in fish oils, algal oils, and linseed oil.—Felicia M. Willis, Today's Chemist at Work
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