Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA/DHA) from fish oil reduces cardiovascular mortality, particularly in secondary prevention post-myocardial infarction.
If you have had a heart attack, incorporating fatty fish (2-3 portions/week) or taking a fish oil supplement providing 450mg of EPA/DHA daily can significantly reduce your risk of death from coronary heart disease. This benefit is most pronounced in secondary prevention.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
These studies have documented that ω-3 PUFA lower cardiovascular risk in primary and more especially in secondary prevention of CHD. Thus, the investigators of the DART study concluded that a modest intake of fatty fish (2 or 3 portions per week) may reduce mortality in men who have recovered from MI. The reduction of CHD mortality was lowered by 62% in the subgroup receiving a fish oil capsule containing 450 mg of EPA plus DHA daily.
Why this rating
Supported by large randomized trials (DART, GISSI-Prevention, JELIS), though some recent trials (OMEGA) show no benefit when combined with other specific treatments.
Source
Nutraceuticals and Atherosclerosis: Human Trials
Lina Badimón et al. · Cardiovascular Therapeutics · 2010
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