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Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular disease.

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: Authors' objectives As the first of a 3-part report on this topic, we analyzed relevant nutrition databases to describe the intake levels of various omega-3 fatty acids in the US population. We also performed a systematic review of the literature to assess the benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplements or fish consumption on various CVD outcomes and to assess adverse events associated with intake of omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: C Wang, M Chung, A Lichtenstein, E Balk, B Kupelnick, D DeVine, A Lawrence, J Lau

Institution: United States Department of Health and Human Services

Language: English

Topic: Fatty Acid Research and Health

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1538596997

FWCI: 8.188

Cites: 247

Cited by: 96

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