#br# Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular diseases

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2016.08.024

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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential fatty acids that cannot be synthesized in human body. The effects of omega-3 fatty acids are closely associated with the bioactivity of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Considerable research suggested that omega-3 fatty acids can improve the cardiovascular diseases. However, some studies obtained conflictive results in recent years. This article reviews major dietary sources and synthesis pathways of omega-3 fatty acids and discusses their effects on cardiovascular risk factors, the clinical evidence of cardiovascular protective effect, as well as mechanisms.

Key words: omega-3, docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, cardiovascular disease

CHENG Di, LIN Lin, DU Rui, LU Jie-li. #br# Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular diseases[J]. , doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2016.08.024.

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