There have been several clinical trials showing the benefits of consuming fish oil and the reduction in risk of cardiac disease.,
The American Heart Association recommends that healthy Americans consume two servings of fatty fish per week, providing about 1,750-3,500 mg of DHA and EPA per week. This amount equals 250-500 mg of DHA and EPA per day.
Consuming the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA helps support healthy heart muscle and blood vessels.†