Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Health News - Omega 3
Omega-3 fatty acids reviewed...
ScienceDaily.com reports this from the Mayo Clinic:
"'The most compelling evidence for the cardiovascular benefit provided by omega-3 fatty acids comes from three large controlled trials of 32,000 participants randomized to receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements containing DHA and EPA or to act as controls,' explains Dr. O'Keefe. 'These trials showed reductions in cardiovascular events of 19 percent to 45 percent. Overall, these findings suggest that intake of omega-3 fatty acids, whether from dietary sources or fish oil supplements, should be increased, especially in those with or at risk for coronary artery disease.'"
