Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, in Ohio present a pithy summary.

Here we go.

The results of retrospective and prospective studies during the past 2 to 3 decades confirm the value of fish consumption and fish oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids to protect the heart.

• There’s support for taking fish oil supplements to prevent primary and secondary cardiovascular disease.
  • “Primary” refers to prevention of coronary heart disease in a healthy person.
  • “Secondary” refers to prevention of heart attack in a person with heart disease.
• There appear to be additional benefits to taking fish oil, including…
  • Lowering significantly elevated triglyceride levels preventing atrial fibrillation
  • Reducing mortality rates in congestive heart failure patients perhaps stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques

10/9/10 19:55 JR