According to a new survey commissioned by Norway-based krill oil company Aker BioMarine, practitioners continue to prescribe omega-3s to patients despite recent negativity surrounding the supplements.
The survey found that omega-3s were the supplements that were most commonly recommended by practitioners, with 35 per cent of the participants stating they’ve always recommended them. 53 per cent said they recommend them frequently. The results showed they most commonly recommend them for heart health, cognitive and mood health, and reducing inflammation, among others. The participants were the most knowledgeable about fish oil as a source of omega-3s.
NutraIngredients-USA Communications and Marketing manager Becky Wright told NutraIngredients that the survey shows that practitioners are not as affected as customers by what they hear from mainstream media. Most practitioners continue to support the health benefits of omega-3s and prefer to get their knowledge from sources like peer-reviewed journals.
