Omega-3 provides many cardiovascular benefits
The relationship between omega‐3 fatty acids and blood pressure
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research. First published: 2 April 2018 https://doi.org/10.1111/jphs.12227
Christy Abraham Robert C. Speth
Omega‐3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that play a critical role in the human body. The three main types of omega‐3 fatty acids are alpha‐linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. This review describes characteristics of omega‐3 fatty acids and their ability to reduce blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.
1. # Update Sept 2018: 4 grams of Omega-3 used in clinical trial for 5 years ==> 25% decrease in cardiovascular problems
Omega-3 Fat EPA Significantly Lowers Heart Disease Risk Mercola
4 grams of EPA per day ( Vascepa trial called REDUCE-IT) vs placebo
perhaps aiming for Omega-3 index = 8
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| Significant Decrease | References | |
| Systolic blood pressure | 31,44–46,50–52,54 | |
| Diastolic blood pressure | 46,51–54 | |
| Plasma triacylglyceride | 44 | |
| Ambulatory blood pressure | 47 | |
| Mean arterial pressure | 49 | |
| Heart rate | 49 | |
| Pulse pressure | 51 | |
| Basal heart rate | 51 | |
| Total cholesterol | 53 | |
| Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol | 53 | |
| High-density lipoprotein cholesterol | 53 | ** |