Cardiac surgery patients who received omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in advance of surgery significantly reduced the length of hospital stay by up to 2.4 days.
Study Highlights Best Practices For Omega-3 Clinical Trials With Cardiovascular Benefits
The recent clinical findings may have been due to some design issues, rather than a lack of substantiated clinical benefits in cardiovascular disease.
The recent clinical findings may have been due to some design issues, rather than a lack of substantiated clinical benefits in cardiovascular disease.
‘Cardiac surgery patients who received omega-3s in advance of surgery experienced reduced postoperative cardiac arrhythmias and reduced the length of hospital stay.’
Co-author Dr. Pascal L. Langlois from the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sherbrooke University, said, "Omega-3s exhibit interesting anti-inflammatory properties and modulate the immune system." This study implies a reduction in hospital utilization and overall healthcare costs, and supports an existing body of research demonstrating the heart health benefits of omega-3s.
The reduced length of hospital stay in this study was likely associated with the tendency of the omega-3 group to experience a reduction in postoperative atrial fibrillation, according to the authors. The exact mechanism associated with this benefit is unknown, but it is widely believed to be due to the omega-3s' anti-inflammatory and anti-arrhythmic properties.
Omega-3 Supplements Offer No Benefit for Brain Health in Older People
More research is needed to see if dietary patterns or taking the omega-3 supplements in the development of diseases like Alzheimer's would make a difference.
More research is needed to see if dietary patterns or taking the omega-3 supplements in the development of diseases like Alzheimer's would make a difference.
Researchers Create Transgenic Mouse That can Synthesize Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
A transgenic mouse that can synthesize omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids within its tissues while on a carbohydrate diet has been created.
A transgenic mouse that can synthesize omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids within its tissues while on a carbohydrate diet has been created.
Popularity of Omega-3 Supplements Poses Threat to Deep Sea Sharks
Soaring popularity of omega-3 supplements, marketed as the best way to keep diseases away, has increased the danger for deep sea sharks.
Soaring popularity of omega-3 supplements, marketed as the best way to keep diseases away, has increased the danger for deep sea sharks.
