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Supplementation with marine long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, cardiac death, and coronary events in individuals with high cardiovascular risk.
If you are at high risk for cardiovascular disease, taking marine omega-3 supplements (EPA/DHA) in addition to your standard medical treatment can reduce your risk of heart events, heart-related death, and coronary issues. Aim for a daily intake consistent with clinical guidelines (often around 1g EPA/DHA for those with coronary disease), but consult your doctor to determine the right dose for your specific condition.
We found an overall decrease of risk of suffering a cardiovascular event of any kind of 10 % (OR 0·90; [0·85– 0·96], p ¼ 0·001), a 9 % decrease of risk of cardiac death (OR 0·91; [0·83– 0·99]; p ¼ 0·03), a decrease of coronary events (fatal and non-fatal) of 18 % (OR 0·82; [0·75– 0·90]; p , 1 £ 1024)... marine omega-3 fatty acids are effective in preventing cardiovascular events, cardiac death and coronary events, especially in persons with high cardiovascular risk.
Why this rating
Systematic review of 21 randomized controlled trials with large sample sizes (45,000+ participants), though heterogeneity exists.
Source
Long chain omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: a systematic review
Javier Delgado‐Lista et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2012
DOI 10.1017/s0007114512001596
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