Science, medicine, and the future - Omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease - fishing for a natural treatment

被引：246
作者：
Din, JN [1 ]
Newby, DE
Flapan, AD
机构：
[1] Univ Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH16 4SB, Midlothian, Scotland
[2] Royal Infirm, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, Midlothian, Scotland
来源：
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL | 2004年 / 328卷 / 7430期
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D O I：
10.1136/bmj.328.7430.30
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Omega 3 fatty acids from fish and fish oils can protect against coronary heart disease. This article reviews the evidence regarding fish oils and coronary disease and outlines the mechanisms through which fish oils might confer cardiac benefits.
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页码：30 / 35
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