Research
Macro partitioning
Higher intake of n-3 fatty acids (from fish or plant sources) substantially lowers the risk of cardiovascular mortality.
Include sources of n-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish or plant sources (like walnuts or flaxseed), in your diet to support heart health and reduce mortality risk.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Prospective cohort studies and secondary prevention trials have provided strong evidence that an increasing intake of n-3 fatty acids from fish or plant sources substantially lowers risk of cardiovascular mortality.
Why this rating
Strong evidence from cohort studies and trials, though specific dosing varies by source (fish vs plant).
Source
Types of Dietary Fat and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Critical Review
Frank B. Hu et al. · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2001
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