Fish consumption and risk of sudden cardiac death.
Studies show conflicting results regarding the protective effect of dietary fish and fish oil on certain types of cardiovascular disease. A recent epidemiologic study supports the hypothesis that moderate consumption (1-2 meals/week) of fish lowers the risk of sudden cardiac death in humans.
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Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington 05405, USA.
D000818:Animals; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005399:Fishes; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D005395:Fish Oils