Why do doctors recommend aspirin for heart rather than fish oils?
Although a nutritional approach to heart health maintenance is better than drug treatment in most cases, there are no comparative data to show that a certain amount of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturates is as effective as routine use of low-dose aspirin in secondary prevention of heart attack, although there is certainly a body of evidence to suggest it has a role in heart health. If aspirin is prescribed then it is important that you do not switch to fish oil supplements without first consulting your doctor. If you are in good health, then fish oil supplementation will help keep you that way. The side effects of fish oil (improved skin condition and joint mobility to name just two) are bonuses. Many people take both aspirin and Omega-3 daily – ask your doctor.
