Claim Details

Fish oil is good for bone health.

Checked on 2024-09-25

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Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 8.0
  • Relevance 9.0
  • Authority 8.2
  • Accuracy 8.0
  • Purpose 6.8
Sources:
Bone Benefits of Fish Oil Supplementation Depend on its EPA and DHA Content

Moreover, this is the first study to determine the effect of long-term intake of low dose highly purified concentrated fish oil on bone health using C57BL/6 mice starting the supplementation at middle age. Concentrated FO used in the study is an FDA approved prescription drug . Regular FO tested in this study comprised of 18% EPA and 12% DHA.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2020, which is relatively recent, but it might not be the most up-to-date information available.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly discusses the effect of fish oil on bone health, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (9.0): The source is a peer-reviewed article published in a reputable scientific journal, indicating high authority.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The study's findings are based on experiments with mice, which may not directly translate to humans. However, the study's methodology and conclusions are well-supported by the data presented.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the study is clear, aiming to determine the effect of long-term intake of low-dose highly purified concentrated fish oil on bone health. However, there might be some bias due to the use of a specific brand of fish oil that is FDA-approved.
Can Your Bones Benefit from Omega-3s?

This study also found that daily fish oil consumption, a substance with high concentrations of omega-3s, during midlife reduced a woman’s fracture risk by 25% and a man’s fracture risk in late life by 36%. ... Omega-3 fatty acids in pathological calcification and bone health. Journal of Food Biochemistry 44(8):e13333. Fazelnia, F. and N ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly discusses the relationship between omega-3s and bone health, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (7.0): The source appears to be a reputable health website with cited studies, but it may not be a leading authority in the field of bone health.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The source provides specific statistics and references studies, indicating a high level of accuracy.
  • Purpose (6.0): The purpose of the information is clear, but there might be some bias as the website promotes bone health products.
11 Important Benefits of Fish Oil, Based on Science - Healthline

1. May support heart health. Research shows that people who eat a lot of fish have much lower rates of heart disease. Multiple risk factors for heart disease appear to be reduced by consuming fish ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from Healthline, which regularly updates its content. The last crawl date is 2024-09-23, indicating that the information is relatively current.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source discusses the benefits of fish oil, including its potential impact on heart health, which is related to the claim about bone health.
  • Authority (9.0): Healthline is a reputable health information website with a team of experienced health professionals and medical experts.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The source provides scientific evidence for the benefits of fish oil, but it does not specifically mention bone health.
  • Purpose (7.0): The purpose of the article is to inform readers about the benefits of fish oil, but it does not explicitly address the claim about bone health.
The Foods, Supplements & Oils to Support Bone Healing

Other supplements that promote bone healing include calcium and magnesium supplements (ideally, a magnesium chelate supplement). Other things that can help are a fish oil supplement and a green superfood powder. Fish oil benefits your health and bones because the omega-3 fatty acids present can reduce inflammation and speed the healing process.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source was last crawled on September 22, 2024, which indicates that the information is relatively up-to-date.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source specifically discusses the benefits of fish oil for bone health, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (6.0): Dr. Axe is a well-known health and wellness expert, but his credentials are not strictly medical. The site does provide some credible sources, but it's important to verify information through multiple sources.
  • Accuracy (7.0): The source provides some accurate information about the benefits of fish oil for bone health, but it's essential to cross-reference this information with other credible sources.
  • Purpose (5.0): The purpose of the article seems to be informative, but it also promotes certain products and supplements, which could introduce bias.
Fish oil - Mayo Clinic

Dietary sources of DHA and EPA are fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel and trout, and shellfish, such as mussels, oysters and crabs. Some nuts, seeds and vegetable oils contain another omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Fish oil supplements come in liquid, capsule and pill form. People take fish oil for its anti-inflammatory effects.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is up-to-date, with the last crawl date being 2024-09-23.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly relates to the claim about fish oil and its benefits, including its anti-inflammatory effects.
  • Authority (10.0): The Mayo Clinic is a reputable and well-established medical organization, making the source highly credible.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet is reliable, truthful, and correct, as it comes from a trusted medical source.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, providing factual details about fish oil and its benefits. However, it may not be entirely free of bias, as it is a medical organization promoting health information.
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