June 1, 2011: We know that taking fish oils protects the heart. But is there a minimum dose for general heart protection? It appears that there is…A new meta-analysis on the doses of EPA and DHA required for optimal cardioprotection was published in the British Journal of Nutrition (BJN), demonstrating that 250mg of intake per day is an absolute minimum requirement to reduce the risk of some coronary heart diseases. The meta-analysis revealed that by increasing intakes of EPA and DHA over 250mg, the risk of sudden cardiac death in a healthy population was reduced a further 35% and the risk of non-fatal coronary events a further 16%. Please note that this is the minimum and for those who have known heart issues the American Heart Association suggests four times that amount.
See the abstract here
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