Research

Omega-3 and blood triglycerides

A meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials recorded a 0.368 mmol/L reduction in blood triglycerides versus placebo with EPA and DHA supplements. This is a change in a laboratory marker observed in the study groups. The main dietary source of EPA and DHA is oily sea fish.

Sources

  • AbuMweis et al., 2018, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (PMID 28675488)