Does Fish Oil Help You from Getting Sick? Understanding the Immune Connection
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published in the journal *Critical Care*, omega-3 fatty acids were shown to improve outcomes in critically ill patients, suggesting a positive immune role. But can fish oil help you from getting sick in a more general sense by bolstering your body's defenses?