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| these 3 photos are from section 4.11, as per below. |
According to NHS England:Omega-3 fatty acid compounds are essential fatty acids which can be obtained from the diet.
They are licensed for adjunct to diet and statin in hypertriglyceridemia;
adjunct to diet in type IV hypertriglyceridemia and adjunct in secondary prevention in those who have had a myocardial infarction in the preceding three months.
Omega-3 fatty acid compounds are available as capsules under the brand name Omacor or Prestylonand can be bought over the counter. There is no good quality data for their use in prevention of dementia, pre-menstrual syndrome, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), atrial fibrillation, eczema, osteoarthritis or age-related macular degeneration. The
OFFICIAL33inclusion of Omega-3 fatty acid compounds within this consultation is due to there being a lack of robust evidence for clinical effectiveness.
you have hear the relevant to omega-3 section here (section 4.11, page 32).
Further reading
1. Association Between omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Risk of Major Cardiovascular Disease Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2012)
2. Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Are Marine Phospholipids the Answer?
(2020)
