Omega-3s and Atrial Fibrillation Links

The podcast discusses the potential relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and atrial fibrillation (AFib), focusing on a listener's experience after taking krill oil. Research indicates that fish oil supplements have shown a dose-dependent association with an increased risk of AFib in various studies, raising questions about the possibility of similar effects from krill oil. However, while the evidence suggests a correlation, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear, and patterns in AFib occurrences can be unpredictable. Experts caution that many other factors contribute to AFib, making it challenging to establish direct causality between fish oil and AFib events.