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They further recommend that the supplements should be considered after any underlying causes, such as a diet and lifestyle strategies are implemented. But the AHA says its position addresses only prescription fish oil supplements, not the wide variety of over-the-counter supplements.
The AHA withheld an endorsement of over-the-counter products because dietary supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids are not regulated by the FDA.