Health Alert: Omega-3 fatty acid drugs reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, two major studies find

Medications derived from fish oil are effective in protecting people from fatal heart attacks, strokes and other forms of cardiovascular disease, according to two large, multi-year research efforts. The trials tested different formulations and quantities of drugs made with Omega-3 fatty acids on two different groups of people — one that suffered from cardiovascular disease or diabetes and another that represented the general population. Both studies found that people who took the drugs every day enjoyed protection against some heart and circulatory problems when compared with those given a placebo.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Health Alert Nov 10, 3:04 PM     Omega-3 fatty acid drugs reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, two major studies find Medications derived from fish oil are effective in protecting people from fatal heart attacks, strokes and other forms of cardiovascular disease, according to two large, multi-year research efforts. The trials tested different formulations and quantities of drugs made with Omega-3 fatty acids on two different groups of people — one that suffered from cardiovascular disease or diabetes and another that represented the general population. Both studies found that people who took the drugs every day enjoyed protection against some heart and circulatory problems when compared with those given a placebo. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071