Fish oil consumption and reduction of arterial disease

From: The Journal of Nutrition | Date: March 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Recent Advances in Nutritional Sciences

Fish Oil Consumption and Reduction of Arterial Disease'2

ABSTRACT Fish oil consumption may help to normalize the prethrombotic state and reduce arterial disease. This antithrombotic potential of fish oil, rich in (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), has been attributed to a reduction in platelet activation, a lowering of plasma triglycerides and (vitamin K-dependent) coagulation factors and/or a decrease in vascular tone. Most intervention studies have shown only moderate effects of (n-3) PUFA on these hemostatic variables. On the other hand, the ...

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