
Your Heart on Fish Oil - Many Studies Later.
Physionic
Sep 23, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Limit omega-3 intake to under 2g for cardiovascular benefits
A daily dose of less than 2 grams of omega-3 is recommended to gain cardiovascular benefits without the potential risks that may arise from higher doses.
Incorporate omega-3s to enhance cell membrane fluidity
Omega-3 fats integrate into your cell membranes, making them less stiff and more adaptable by inhibiting the insertion of rigid cholesterol domains.
Reassess omega-3 supplementation's impact on lifespan
In analyses of up to 83 studies, omega-3 supplementation showed no statistically significant effect on all-cause mortality.
Supplement omega-3s to protect your heart health
Omega-3 supplementation is shown to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, cardiovascular death, and heart attacks by up to 14%.
Evaluate mixed findings from top research reviews on cardiovascular benefits
The Cochrane review, one of the highest standards for meta-analyses, offers some uncertainty, with some analyses showing no effect while others show a mild cardiovascular benefit.
Clarify lifespan stats to reveal omega-3 heart health benefits
The positive heart-health effect of omega-3s gets statistically diluted in all-cause mortality data because it's mixed with deaths from all other causes like cancer or kidney failure.
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