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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.
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
DOI 10.1186/s12875-018-0840-4
cross_sectional · n=108Cited 2×
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