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Omega-3 may reduce risk of premature death

Rhonda Patrick7m · 2021-08-18

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✓Well Supported4 grams of EPA per day, taken with a statin, reduces macrovascular outcomes, particularly in individuals with high triglycerides.◐Partially SupportedApproximately 5% of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is converted to EPA, and less than 0.5% to DHA.◐Partially SupportedALA is found in plant sources like chia and flaxseed, while EPA and DHA are found in fatty fish, seafood, and microalgae.✓Well SupportedSpecialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are crucial for inflammation resolution.◐Partially Supported

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Inconsistent findings in omega-3 health benefit studies may be due to reliance on self-reported dietary intake, which is less accurate than measuring blood levels.

✓Well SupportedOmega-3 fatty acid supplementation is generally safe and higher doses may offer benefits in reducing cardiovascular disease risk.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with the highest blood levels of combined EPA and DHA had a 10-17% lower risk of premature death and a 9-21% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

◐Partially SupportedOmega-3 fatty acids, specifically SPM molecules, resolve inflammation and remain in circulation for 24 hours.

◐Partially SupportedOmega-3 fatty acids from fish can reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

◐Partially SupportedOmega-3s from fish oil have been shown in randomized controlled trials to increase muscle volume and strength, slow telomere shortening, and improve verbal fluency, memory, and visual-motor coordination.

◐Partially SupportedOlder women taking 2.4g/day of omega-3 fatty acids for three months showed a larger reduction in inflammatory immune molecules compared to younger women.

◐Partially SupportedIncreasing intake of marine omega-3 fatty acids by eating fatty fish or taking supplements may be beneficial for many people.

◐Partially SupportedIncreasing dietary intake of marine omega-3 fatty acids is a way to maintain low chronic inflammation as we age.

◐Partially SupportedHigh doses of omega-3 supplements should be discussed with a physician, particularly for individuals on blood-thinning medication or with fish/seafood allergies.

◐Partially SupportedHigh triglyceride levels (above 200 mg/dL) increase cardiovascular disease risk.

◐Partially SupportedLow heart disease rates in Greenlandic Inuit with high omega-3 levels were attributed to their fish-rich diet.