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Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020 · Cochrane systematic review

Across 86 trials, more long-chain omega-3, mostly from supplements, had little or no effect on death or cardiovascular events overall (high-certainty evidence), but may slightly reduce coronary heart disease deaths and events, and lowers triglycerides. More plant ALA may slightly reduce cardiovascular events and probably reduces arrhythmia.

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