Omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not lower risk of major cardiovascular outcomes

By mdCurrent-India staff | Published: Nov 2012 Volume: 1.

Various clinical guidelines and government bodies recommend supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid supplements for cardiovascular-related indications ranging from triglyceride lowering to cardiovascular risk modification to preventive treatment following myocardial infarction.

However, despite popular belief and practice, a recently published systematic review and meta-analysis found that supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was not...

This entry was posted in Cardiovascular, Nutrition, Nutrition Featured 2, Primary Care and tagged cardiovascular, cardiovascular risk, EFAs, essential fatty acids, internal medicine, nutrition, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acid supplements, omega-3s, polyunsaturated fatty acids, primary care, PUFA, PUFAs, supplements. Volume: 1.

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Omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not lower risk of major cardiovascular outcomes

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