Sunday, May 02, 2004

A Nutritional Supplement That Works

In my book I make the point that to reduce the risk of dying, there are no nutritional supplements that are proven to reduce the risk of heart attacks. Yes, many supplements can affect a blood test or another, but none has been proven to reduce risk.

Because I pledge to you that I will always follow the data, I can't say that anymore. As reported by a top group of investigators, when all the scientific studies are reviewed, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) are beneficial.

Visit the link at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Here you will find review articles covering a broad range of information. Look at the summary of the report in the cardiovascular section about omega-3 fatty acids, or you can click this link to go directly.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Effects on Cardiovascular Disease