Associations of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement Use With Cardiovascular Disease Risks

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Authors

Theingi Aung · Royal Berkshire Hospital

Jim Halsey · University of Oxford

Daan Kromhout · University of Groningen

Hertzel C. Gerstein · McMaster University

Roberto Marchioli · Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research

Luigi Tavazzi · Maria Cecilia Hospital

Johanna M. Geleijnse

Abstract

This meta-analysis demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids had no significant association with fatal or nonfatal coronary heart disease or any major vascular events. It provides no support for current recommendations for the use of such supplements in people with a history of coronary heart disease.

Topics & Keywords

Fatty Acid Research and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Cardiology

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 225-225

DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2017.5205

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