J Med Life Sci.  2021 Apr;18(1):1-10. 10.22730/jmls.2021.18.1.1.

Effects of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and chelation therapy in patients with heart diseases

• Joo SJ

• KMID: 2561887
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22730/jmls.2021.18.1.1

Abstract

Omega-3 fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) may be beneficial for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events (CVEs), especially in patients with myocardial infarction or heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. For this purpose, one to two seafood meals per week is preferentially recommended. Omega-3 fatty acids with a high-dose EPA formula (4 g/day) may be more effective than EPA+DHA mixed supplements for the secondary prevention of CVE. Krill oil also contains omega-3 fatty acids, but at a much lower dose compared to fish oil. Supplemental vitamins and minerals have not shown the preventive effects on CVE in prospective, and randomized clinical trials, except for one Chinese study showing the stroke prevention effects of folic acid. The clinical benefit of chelation therapy in reducing CVEs is uncertain.

Keyword

Omega-3 fatty acids; Vitamins; Chelation therapy; Heart diseases