Slowing down the ageing process has been the holy grail of health goals since the beginning of time, and if social media is anything to go by, this focus on longevity is bigger than ever. Now, a new wave of research suggests omega-3 supplements might just help.

The latest results complement previous DO-HEALTH studies, which found that omega-3 lowered the rate of falls by 10% and reduced the rate of infections by up to 13% compared with rates in people who didn’t take the supplement. Studies have also shown that omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, combined with exercise, reduce the risk of cancer.