Circulating Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Levels in Coronary Heart Disease: Pooled Analysis of 36 Observational Studies
Yanan Xiao,
Yifang Chen,
Anne Pietzner
et al.
Abstract:Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation has shown potential benefits in the prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD); however, the impact of omega-3 fatty acid levels on CHD risk remains a subject of debate. Here, we aimed to investigate the association between n-3 PUFA levels and the risk of CHD, with particular reference to the subtypes of n-3 PUFA. Methods: Prospective studies and retrospective case-control studies analyzing n-3 PUFA levels in CHD, published up to July 30, 2022, w… Show more
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