BMJ  2004;328 (3 January), doi:10.1136/bmj.328.7430.0-e

Omega 3 fatty acids can protect against heart disease

Omega 3 fatty acids, which are found in fish and fish oils, can protect against coronary heart disease, but optimal intake is not firmly established. In a clinical review, Din et al (p 30) examine the evidence regarding the intake of fish oils and the risk of coronary disease. They outline the mechanisms through which fish oils might confer cardiac benefits (reduced arryhthmias, enhanced stability of atherosclerotic plaque, and reduced platelet aggregation) and consider recent guidelines for fish consumption. Currently the evidence is strongest for patients who had myocardial infarction.

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Omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease—fishing for a natural treatment
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