Abstract
Purpose of review: Of all known dietary factors, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids may be the most protective against death from coronary heart disease. New evidence has confirmed and refined the cardioprotective role of these fatty acids. Recent findings: Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death and death from any cause within 4 months in post-myocardial infarction patients. Evidence continues to accrue for benefits in the primary prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke, and an anti-arrhythmogenic mechanism is emerging as the most likely explanation. Summary: Current evidence suggests that individuals with coronary artery disease may reduce their risk of sudden cardiac death by increasing their intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids by approximately 1 g per day.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 9-14 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Current opinion in lipidology |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Fish oil
- Lipoproteins
- Statins
- Sudden cardiac death
- Triglycerides
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cell Biology