THE TRUTH ABOUT FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS I used to take fish oil supplement capsules regularly, believing they helped reduce cardiovascular disease.  When I began phasing out red meat and replacing it with fish, I felt I no longer needed them. Still, I believed the product labels claiming they promoted heart health and supported healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels. However, I’ve recently read articles in both Scientific American and from Harvard Medical School suggesting they actually lack any demonstrated benefits and that consumers are wasting their money. Since you—like many of us seniors—may take fish oil supplements, you may wish...