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Micronutrients & recovery

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids have anti-arrhythmic and anti-thrombotic properties that benefit cardiovascular health, despite controversy over their prescription for secondary prevention.

Prioritize dietary sources of omega-3s (fatty fish) over synthetic supplements for heart health. While supplements show mixed results, dietary intake is linked to anti-arrhythmic and anti-thrombotic benefits.

ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
there is good evidence for the anti-arrhythmic and anti-thrombotic properties of long chain omega-3 fatty acids... Synthetic supplements have been disappointing.
Bruce A. Griffin et al. · BMC Family Practice · 2018

Why this rating

Based on GP survey and cited literature, not primary trial data.

Source

Responses to a GP survey: current controversies in diet and cardiovascular disease

Bruce A. Griffin et al. · BMC Family Practice · 2018

cross_sectional · n=108Cited 2×
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