Fish oil supplementation & coronary artery disease: does it help?
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. They reduce fatal and non-fatal myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), sudden cardiac death, and all-cause mortality. They are well tolerated and cause minimal adverse effects. In this review, we sought to provide an overview of the current literature on the use of Omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of CAD and discuss the possible benefits.
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Missouri School of Medicine, USA. webelr@health.missouri.edu
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D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
D005395:Fish Oils