Abstract
Many epidemiologic, observational and randomized human clinical trials have demonstrated beyond doubt the protective cardiovascular effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Cardiac myocytes protection by omega-3 PUFAs involves several mechanisms which might have a synergistic effect. This review provides a summary of the in vitro and in vivo effects of omega-3 PUFAs on cardiac myocytes health and reports the outcome of a number of clinical trials in patients consuming omega-3 PUFAs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1833-1843 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Frontiers in Bioscience |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2011 |
Keywords
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiac myocyte
- PUFAs
- Review
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Immunology and Microbiology(all)
- Medicine(all)