Fish oil is among the most common natural supplement for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia or prevention of cardiovascular disease.
The study, published in the journal Circulation, found that higher blood omega-3 levels eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were associated with lower risk of bleeding.
For the study, 1,516 patients scheduled for cardiac surgery were randomised to omega-3s or placebo.
The dose was 6.5-8 grams of EPA+DHA over two-five days before surgery, and then 1.7 grams per day beginning the morning of surgery and continuing until discharge.
The findings showed that there was a significant reduction in the number of units of blood needed for transfusions. Omega-3s, specifically EPA and DHA, are important for heart, brain, eye and joint health, most people do not get enough of these valuable fatty acids, which can increase their risk of the most serious health issues.
FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR DR GOVIND SHUKLA, NUTRITION EXPERT
Govind Shukla, Specializes in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Nutraceuticals & Herbal Drugs has published More than 100 research papers in National & International Journals. He is also a reviewer of International Journal of Pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, Chief editor of IJPNR Journal & Freelance Medical Writer for Different publication Groups including Lambert Academic Publishing Saarbrucken, Germany.
