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Fish with higher amounts of ω-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower risk of CVD.
Encouraging the consumption of oily fish rich in ω-3 fatty acids may be beneficial for patients at risk of CVD.
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Fish with higher amounts of ω-3 fatty acids were strongly associated with a lower risk of CVD (HR, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.92-0.97 per 5-g increment of intake).
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Based on a pooled analysis of individual participant data from multiple cohort studies.
Source
Associations of Fish Consumption With Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality Among Individuals With or Without Vascular Disease From 58 Countries
Deepa Mohan et al. · JAMA Internal Medicine · 2021
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