Here We Go Again!

You may be wondering why I have posted this photo. These are Omega 3 supplements. They contain fish oil, flaxseed oil, safflower oil, soybean oil and olive oil. Supposedly these oils are good for heart and cardiovascular health. I have a history of heart disease in my family, so I’m very conscious of trying to do the right things to keep my heart healthy.

Recently I convinced my husband that he should take the Omega 3 supplements, too. Now we find out that a study shows that Omega 3s may result in a higher risk of prostate cancer. So what should a person do?

I’m a small woman and more prone to osteoporosis, so I’ve been taking calcium supplements to strengthen my bones. Now I hear that too much calcium can be bad for your heart. I cut back to 1 table a day versus 2 tablets, which is the recommended daily dose. This kind of stuff seems to happen all too frequently these days. First, coffee is bad for you. Now it’s okay. Eggs were bad. Now they are good. Talk about junk science. Who are we to believe?

What do you think about these studies?