Many adults take fish oil as an omega-3 supplement. While fish oil is an effective option for some, it is not necessary for everyone. Importantly, fish oil can interact dangerously with certain medications or supplements, for instance, anticoagulants and blood thinners.

In this blog post, Stephanie Witmer interviews Dr. Brynna Connor and other experts to find out which medications interact poorly with omega-3 supplements, who should take omega-3 supplements, and how these supplements should be taken.