The role of omega 3 fatty acids in the prevention and rehabilitation of coronary artery disease.
Coronary artery disease, the leading cause of death in the world, poses a major socioeconomic problem which has prompted extensive research into both preventive and therapeutic measures. Among the former are dietary modifications, including fish oil supplements which have been strongly advocated to prevent the development of atherosclerosis. This article reviews the pathophysiological basis of the evidence for recommending fish and fish oil supplement in the prevention of atherosclerosis.
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Department of Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D005395:Fish Oils