I have recently read in a major university study (can't recall which one) done in 2009 that fish oil in the form of soft gels is not effective in helping to prevent heart attacks. According to the study, only oil from consuming fish such as salmon and sardines is effective. I had been taking 1700 mg of EPA and 690 mg of DHA in Omapure softgels until I read this study. After reading some of your posts in 2006 on fish oil, however, maybe I should resume taking these soft gels. They won't do anything for the burning peripheral neuropathy in my feet, but the finding regarding heart attacks doesn't negate the other benefits you mentioned, right?