Omega-3 May Protect Healthy Men

Omega-3 May Protect Healthy Men
From Chest Pains Says New
Cardiovascular Health Study...

Increased Intakes of Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA, DPA, and DHA
May Protect Men Against Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)...

The heart health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids are well-
documented, being first reported in the early 1970s in The Lancet
and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. To date, the
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been linked to
improvements in blood lipid levels, a reduced tendency of
thrombosis, blood pressure and heart rate improvements, and
improved vascular function.

A new study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition,
reported that increased intakes of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),
docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
may reduce the risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), an
all-inclusive term for a range of symptoms including unstable
angina and chest pains.

The Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort study involved 57,053
men and women. During an average follow-up time of almost eight
years, 1,150 people developed ACS. Men who consumed more than
0.39 grams of PUFAs per day had an associated risk of ACS 27 per
cent lower than men who consumed less than 0.39 grams per day.

"We found borderline significant negative associations between the
intake of marine omega-3 PUFA and ACS among healthy men,"
they concluded.

Omega-3 Needed For Heart Benefits...

Earlier this year, a review concluded that the science behind the
cardiovascular health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids supports
recommended daily levels of 500 mg or more.

Compelling evidence from studies involving almost 40,000
participants supports daily EPA plus DHA intakes of at least
500 mg per day for healthy individuals, while people with known
heart disease or heart failure should aim for up to 1,000 mg daily,
according to a review published in the Journal of the American
College of Cardiology.

The recommendations for healthy people are double the
recommended levels determined by the European Food Safety
Authority's (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and
Allergies (NDA).

Source: British Journal of Nutrition Published online :
"Dietary intake of total marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids,
eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and
docosapentaenoic acid and the risk of acute coronary syndrome -
a cohort study"