whether fish oil and other omega fatty acids help prevent heart disease
There continues to be controversy about whether fish oil and other omega fatty acids help prevent heart disease.
A recent study failed to show a benefit from omega-3s in patients with heart disease...but doses were relatively low.
Marine omega-3s still have the best evidence for a cardiac benefit. High doses can lower triglycerides...and 1 g/day might decrease CV risk.
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