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Too Little
Fish Oil Hurts Your Heart
(HealthDayNews, 7/29/04)
Dr. William Harris, and colleagues at St. Luke's
Mid-America Heart Institute in Kansas City, cite low levels of
omega-3 oils as a risk factor for heart disease. The
investigators report that, since requirements for omega-3
fatty acids, which is typically obtained from fish or fish oil
supplements, vary from person to person, even people who
routinely eat fish and take supplements may still be
deficient. These findings suggest that a scale like the
Omega-3 Index should be used to assess individual needs, so
that a healthcare provider can determine the appropriate
omega-3 intake for a particular individual.
(Preventive Medicine, July 2004) |
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