date:Jun 12, 2012
consumption, the risk of heart failure was reduced by 5%.
In addition, for every 125 mg per day increase in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids the associated risk of heart failure was decreased by 3%.
Commenting on the potential mechanism, the researchers note that EPA and DHA and fish have been linked to lower levels of triglycerides and improved blood lipid levels, which could favorably influence the heart failure risk. In addition, EPA and DHA have been reported to improved ventricular functi