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Omega-3 fatty acids and blood pressure.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20196972     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
There is substantial evidence that omega-3 fatty acids reduce blood pressure, with a greater effect in hypertensive patients and those with high-normal blood pressure. The dose of omega-3 fatty acids required to achieve a blood pressure reduction is likely to be at least 3-4 g/day. However, the magnitude of the blood pressure change can be increased by salt restriction or when omega-3 fatty acids are incorporated into a weight reducing program. It is also highly plausible that increased omega-3 fatty acid consumption as part of a dietary change including increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, and moderation of salt intake, will confer significant cardiovascular benefit.
Authors:
T A Mori
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-02-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)     Volume:  56     ISSN:  1165-158X     ISO Abbreviation:  Cell. Mol. Biol. (Noisy-le-grand)     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-03     Completed Date:  2010-06-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9216789     Medline TA:  Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand)     Country:  France    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  83-92     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Medicine and Pharmacology, Royal Perth Hospital Unit, University of Western Australia and the Cardiovascular Research Centre, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. trevor.mori@uwa.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Antihypertensive Agents / pharmacology*
Blood Pressure / drug effects*
Catecholamines / physiology
Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic
Endothelium / drug effects
Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / pharmacology*
Female
Humans
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Population Surveillance
Rats
Vasodilation / drug effects
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antihypertensive Agents; 0/Catecholamines; 0/Fatty Acids, Omega-3

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