Atherosclerosis
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Review Meta Analysis
Effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on endothelial function: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Inverse association was reported between omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) supplementation and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Identifying the effect of omega-3 FAs on endothelial function may contribute to explain the association. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effect of omega-3 FAs supplementation on endothelial function, as measured by flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and endothelium-independent vasodilation (EIV). ⋯ Supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids significantly improves the endothelial function without affecting endothelium-independent dilation.