April 24, 2017
Current Cardiology Reports
Rizos EC, et al. – Researchers conducted this study to re–assess the impact of omega–3 supplements on all–cause and cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke. They searched for and analyzed data from the relevant randomized controlled trials to derive the conclusion that the proposed benefits of omega–3 supplementation in cardiovascular disease were not consistent but uncertain.
Methods
Researchers analyzed data from 21 randomized controlled trials assessing the impact of omega-3 supplementation on mortality and cardiovascular-related outcomes.
Results
From these studies, as well as from the relevant meta-analyses, they found that omega-3 supplements did not exert a consistent benefit for cardiovascular protection.