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

BMJ. 2004 Jan 3;328(7430):30-5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7430.30.

Abstract

Omega 3 fatty acids from fish and fish oils can protect against coronary heart disease. This article reviews the evidence regarding fish oils and coronary disease and outlines the mechanisms through which fish oils might confer cardiac benefits

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure / physiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diet therapy
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
  • Fish Oils / administration & dosage*
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Seafood / statistics & numerical data
  • Triglycerides / blood

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Fish Oils
  • Triglycerides