Omega-3s may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, but fish oil may be more effective in people with high blood pressure or high triglycerides. Learn why.

Fish oil is not the same as omega-3. Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, but omega-3 is the actual compound with the health benefits. You can get omega-3 from both animal and plant sources.

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.