Heart Disease and The Fish-Oil Confusion, the Vascepa Controversy, and What the Evidence Actually Shows
For decades, cardiovascular medicine has been dominated by a single, often misunderstood narrative: “Fish oil is good for your heart.” This belief has become so culturally entrenched that it blurs the line between evidence-based cardiology and retail wellness, leading millions of people to consume omega-3 supplements daily in the hope of reducing cardiovascular risk.