BACKGROUNDIn a meta-analysis of 31 placebo-controlled trials on 1356 subjects, we examined the
effect of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil on blood pressure by grouping studies that
were similar in fish oil dose, length of treatment, health of the subjects…

AbstractBACKGROUND. Although a large body of literature has been devoted to examining the relationship between eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids (

Background The association between fish consumption and risk of depression is controversial. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the association.

Methods A literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science database for all relevant…

Dietary fat, including specific fatty acids, has been proposed to contribute to prostate cancer pathogenesis, but findings from the studies based on biomarkers have been conflicting. We examined the association between erythrocyte membrane fatty acid composition…

Context Omega-3 fatty acids are purported to reduce the risk of cancer. Studies have reported mixed results.Objective To synthesize published and unpublished evidence to determine estimates of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on cancer risk in prospective…

Context Omega-3 fatty acids are purported to reduce the risk of cancer. Studies have reported mixed results.Objective To synthesize published and unpublished evidence to determine estimates of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on cancer risk in prospective…

Fish consumption may protect against colorectal cancer, but results from observational studies are inconsistent; therefore, a systematic review with a…

Objectives To investigate the association between intake of fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) and the risk of breast cancer and to evaluate the potential dose-response relation.

Design Meta-analysis and systematic review of prospective…

Seafood is the predominant source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for optimum neural development. However, in the USA, women are advised t…

Influence of marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on immune function and a systematic review of their effects on clinical outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis - Volume 107 Issue S2

Experimental and epidemiological studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids have an antiarrhythmic effect. However, evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains controversial. This study sought to evaluate…

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements containing both eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been shown to reduce triglycerides but also increase low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Whether EPA or DHA given as monotherapy has differential effects…

Objective To clarify associations of fish consumption and long chain omega 3 fatty acids with risk of cerebrovascular disease for primary and secondary prevention.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources Studies published before September ...