Study Suggests Fish Oil Supplements Don’t Prevent Mental Decline

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Fish oil pills are a popular dietary supplement, with people in the U.S. spending about $1.2 billion on them annually. This money is probably better spent elsewhere, according to a new study. A large clinical trial found that the key ingredient in fish oil pills – omega-3 fatty acids – didn’t slow mental decline in older people.