How much omega-3 fatty acid do we need to prevent cardiovascular disease?
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 09:49
in Health & Medicine
A team of French scientists have found the dose of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) that is 'just right' for preventing cardiovascular disease in healthy men. In a research report appearing in the September issue of The FASEB Journal, the scientists show that a 200 mg dose of DHA per day is enough to affect biochemical markers that reliably predict cardiovascular problems, such as those related to ageing, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. This study is the first to identify how much DHA is necessary to promote optimal heart health...