title: [Omega-3 fatty acids].
abstract: Omega-3 fatty acids have been drawing the interest of researchers for quite a number of years. The study of the impact of fish consumption on health and particularly on a cardiovascular level is the subject of much research. Some encouraging results have led to the study of omega-3 fatty acids in various other diseases. The interest in 'omega-3' has been widely relayed by the media and a huge market has developed with several allegations in its favour. This article is an attempt to shed light on these health claims, based on currently available scientific data.
authors.affiliation: Centre d'Information Pharmaceutique.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Huyghebaert
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D004340:Drug Contamination; D004347:Drug Interactions; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D007249:Inflammation / Q000517:prevention & control; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3