Think Fatty Acids Reduce Heart Disease? Maybe Not!

For years we have been encouraged to eat polyunsaturated fats to reduce our risk of heart disease. Billions of fish oil capsules have been purchased to provide omega-3 fatty acids thought to be crucial for heart health. Bad news, folks, two (yes, two!) new studies tried to prove the beneficial impact of polyunsaturated fats. They both came up empty. Boom: mind blown!