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Marine n−3 Fatty Acids and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer (VITAL)

Omega-3 supplementation reduced heart attack risk, with the strongest benefit among participants who rarely ate fish — supporting food-first omega-3 intake.

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