Omega‐3 fatty acids, cardiovascular risk, and the resolution of inflammation

Although a high marine food intake is considered cardioprotective, randomized trials of ω-3 fatty acids initially generated conflicting results in terms of the role of ω-3 supplementation in cardiovascular prevention. This work demonstrates the results of the 3 most recent clinical trials with ω-3 fatty acids are put into the context of possible mechanisms mediating their beneficial cardiovascular effects. In particular, the randomized Reduction...