Omega 3 fatty acids from fish has been shown in epidemiological and clinical trials to reduce the incidence of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. Large-scale epidemiological studies suggest that individuals at risk for coronary heart disease benefit from the consumption of fish oil, as it is high in omega 3 fatty acids.
The American Heart Association updated its advice on fish oil supplements and the full article was published in Circulation 106:2747-2757, 2002. Here's the short version of what they recommend:
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| People without documented coronary heart disease | |  | | Eat a variety of (preferably oily) fish at least twice a week. Include oils and foods rich in alpha-linolenic acid (flax seed oil, canola oil, and soybean oil; flax seed and walnuts) | |
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| People with documented coronary heart disease | |
| | Consume approximately 1 gram of EPA+DHA per day, preferably from oily fish. EPA+DHA supplements could be considered in consultation with a physician. | |
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| People needing triglyceride-lowering | |
| | Two to four grams of EPA+DHA per day provided as capsules such as fish oil or omega 3 supplements under a physician's care Also Read: How to lower Triglycerides?
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posted by...nagarjuna...july 21st..
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