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Fish oil benefits include good for the heart, helping to lower triglycerides, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and can even lower blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. A study highlighted by the American Heart Association (AHA), Morris et al, showed that fish oil reduced blood pressure by 3.4/2 mm Hg. Another study by Apple et al found an even more significant reduction of 5.5/3.5mm Hg in people who had untreated hypertension. More benefits have been from fish sources than plant-based sources. The Mayo Clinic says that the lowering effect found in the studies comes from the omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fish oil. It contains DHA and (EPA). The DHA seems to have more of an effect on lowering blood pressure than EPA. Omega-3 fatty acids can also be found in vegetarian sources like vegetable oils and English walnuts. This strand is known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). According to the Mayo Clinic, similar benefits have been suggested for ALA, but the evidence isn’t as convincing, and the benefits are not as prominent.