New Research Says Vitamin D, Fish Oil Supplements May Not Have Any Health Benefits

This undated photo provided by Amarin in November 2018 shows a capsule of the purified, prescription fish oil Vascepa. Amarin via AP
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Taking fish oil or vitamin D? Big studies give long-awaited answers on who does and does not benefit from these popular nutrients.

Fish oil taken by healthy people, at a dose found in many supplements, showed no clear ability to lower heart or cancer risks. Same for vitamin D.