Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Facts and Controversies

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After 25 years of controversy and conflicting results in clinical trials, it is now clear –given the latest evidence—that omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in health. They not only reduce risk for cardiovascular events better than statin drugs, but they also facilitate regression or reversal of coronary atherosclerotic plaque. As wonderful as these developments are, let’s look at why the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids have been underestimated due to methodological problems that plaque all the clinical studies examining this question.

Let’s also consider their role in reproductive health, neurological maturation of children, and autoimmunity.

The original IHB post is currently found on the: ⎆Infinite Health Blog, but accessing it there can require an unnecessary separate blog membership. The copy of it above is complete, and has been re-curated and enhanced for the Inner Circle membership.