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Ameta-analysis concluded a daily intake of 2-3 grams of Omega3 fatty acids is associated with lower blood pressure. Ref (23)
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Ameta-analysis concluded a daily intake of 2-3 grams of Omega3 fatty acids is associated with lower blood pressure. Ref (23)
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This study only showed marine omega-3 sources (EPA +DHA) could lower blood pressure not plant sources of ALA.
3 grams of daily omega-3 (EPA+DHA, higher dose) supplementation lowered systolic blood pressure by ~4.5 mmHg in people with high blood pressure and by 2 mmHg in people with normal blood pressure (meta-analysis of 71 randomized placebo-controlled trials).