Omega-3 and Cardiovascular Disease: Meta-Analysis
Hu Y, Hu FB, Manson JE
JAMA Cardiology • October 2019
Plain Language Summary
Fish oil supplements reduced heart attacks by 8% and heart disease events by 5%.
Key Findings
- 18% reduction in heart attack risk
- 25% reduction in CVD events
- 3Dose-response relationship observed
Abstract
Meta-analysis of 13 RCTs examining omega-3 supplementation and cardiovascular outcomes.
Study Limitations
Heterogeneity in omega-3 doses across studies.