A comprehensive review of studies on the benefits of omega-3 consumption has led scientists to recommend the establishment of a Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for EPA and DHA to reduce the risk of heart disease.
The strength of evidence linking eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease was […]
With aging and vascular disease, arterial elasticity diminishes, bringing with it increased risk of hypertension, stroke and cardiovascular mortality. The consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), both long-chain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and medium-chain alpha-linolenic acid, has modest blood pressure-lowering effects, but there is limited information about their effects on arterial elasticity. In a […]
Readers of the PUFA Newsletter may recall the JELIS trial conducted among hypercholesterolemic patients treated with statins to lower their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Half the participants received 1.8 g/day of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) with their statin medication. Five years later, patients taking both a statin and EPA incurred significantly fewer major coronary events, such as […]
Various studies have reported that consumption of fish or fish oils may affect vascular function in ways that increase forearm blood flow and arterial elasticity, while reducing blood pressure. However, there is some disagreement about the effects on vascular relaxation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LC-PUFA), in spite of […]
For reasons we do not understand, fish and fish oil consumption, which protects against heart disease mortality and sudden cardiac death, has little effect on the occurrence of nonfatal heart events in western populations. This is not the case among the Japanese, who consume nearly 10 times as much fish as westerners. The Japanese also […]
Various studies have reported that consumption of fish or fish oils may affect vascular function in ways that increase forearm blood flow and arterial elasticity, while reducing blood pressure. However, there is some disagreement about the effects on vascular relaxation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LC-PUFA), in spite of […]
ScienceDaily (Mar. 12, 2008) — Thousands of research studies have documented how the oils known as omega-3 fatty acids can benefit the cardiovascular system, particularly among people diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The incredible volume of research on this topic creates difficulty for many physicians and patients to stay current with findings and recommendations related […]
Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may improve the elasticity of blood vessels and improve overall cardiovascular health, reports a new study from China.
The study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, adds to an ever growing body of science linking omega-3 fatty acids with improved heart health, adding to previous reports on improved heart […]
[The endothelium is the lining of the circulatory system and is involved in control of vessel constriction and dilation - wider vessels allow lower blood pressure.]
Consumption of fish oil (FO) is associated with reduced adverse cardiovascular events. In a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial, 26 subjects (17 men and 9 women; mean age [+/- SD] 31 […]
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease, circulatory problems and damaged organs than people without the condition. Impaired blood circulation, particularly in the small blood vessels, contributes to damaged eyes, kidneys and feet. Thus, in caring for diabetic patients, doctors pay close attention to blood circulation. To date, there are […]
Background: Regular exercise and consuming long-chain n–3 fatty acids (FAs) from fish or fish oil can independently improve cardiovascular and metabolic health, but combining these lifestyle modifications may be more effective than either treatment alone.
Objective: We examined the individual and combined effects of n–3 FA supplements and regular exercise on body composition and cardiovascular health.
Design: […]
Background: Increased fish or fish-oil consumption is associated with reduced risk of cardiac mortality, especially sudden death. This benefit putatively arises from the incorporation of the long-chain n–3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) into cardiomyocyte phospholipids.
Objective: The study examined the kinetics of incorporation of n–3 fatty acids into human myocardial membrane […]
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical News
March 29, 2007 — An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil may help prevent nonfatal heart problems in some people with high cholesterol, a Japanese study shows.
The omega-3 fatty acid is called EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). It’s found in fish such as salmon and mackerel, along with another fatty acid called […]
COLUMBUS , Ohio – A new study suggests that people whose diets contain dramatically more of one kind of polyunsaturated fatty acid than another may be at greater risk for both clinical depression and certain inflammatory diseases.
The report, published online this week in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, suggests that we need to balance out our […]
A nice testimonial from PhillyBurbs columnist Wayne Fish. (Note that most of my athletic friends prefer PlusEPA for arthritis support and the reduction of inflammation.)
I wasn’t sitting in my bathtub like Archimedes was when he made his discovery about the purity of gold 2,300 years ago, but my revelation was still thrilling enough for a […]
In his book, the Omega-3 Connection, Dr. Andrew Stoll theorized a link between depression and heart disease. This link was also studied by Dr. Joseph Hibblen at the U.S.’s National Institutes of Health. Now researchers in Australia are looking into these thoughts in more depth:
A group of Australian researchers thinks there could be links between […]
By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL
ROME — Every patient in the cardiac care unit at the San Filippo Neri Hospital who survives a heart attack goes home with a prescription for purified fish oil, or omega-3 fatty acids.
“It is clearly recommended in international guidelines,” said Dr. Massimo Santini, the hospital’s chief of cardiology, who added that it would […]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil could potentially save more lives than cardiac defibrillators, devices used to revive individuals whose hearts have stopped beating and to prevent and treat life-threatening heart arrhythmias, researchers estimate in a new report.
Past research has linked the omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish to a lower risk of […]
By Michael Riordan
Rome, Italy - One of the possible ways in which long-chain omega-3 fatty acids play a role in decreasing cardiovascular events is by entering advanced atherosclerotic plaques. According to the results of a new study, investigators were able to show that the incorporation of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) into advanced plaque was associated with […]
Dietary recommendations have been made for n–3 fatty acids, including {alpha}-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to achieve nutrient adequacy and to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. These recommendations are based on a large body of evidence from epidemiologic and controlled clinical studies.
The n–3 fatty acid recommendation to achieve nutritional adequacy, […]