Fish oils are so effective at helping protect against heart attacks, they should be taken daily by everyone, say doctors in a new review of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids.
The doctors say their review found that there is now "compelling" evidence that the omega-3 fatty acids in certain fish and other sources not only prevent cardiovascular disease, but may even help treat it.
The strongest evidence of a cardio-protective effect of omega-3s appears in patients with established cardiovascular disease and following a heart attack, with up to a 30 per cent reduction in CV-related death.
Not only can they help heart patients who have already had heart attacks, fish oil can also decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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