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Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) exert antiarrhythmic effects by incorporating into cardiomyocyte membranes and modulating ion channel function.
Consuming omega-3s (from fish or supplements) helps stabilize heart rhythm by changing heart cell membranes. This is a key reason why omega-3s are recommended for heart health.
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It has been shown that the antiarrhythmic effect of omega-3 PUFAs is achieved by their incorporation into membranes and modulation of ion channel function in cardiomyocytes.
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Cites multiple studies on membrane incorporation and ion channel modulation.
Source
Overcoming the Bitter Taste of Oils Enriched in Fatty Acids to Obtain Their Effects on the Heart in Health and Disease
Aleksandra Stamenković et al. · Nutrients · 2019
DOI 10.3390/nu11051179
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