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Reeling in the Evidence—Do Fish Oil Supplements Prevent Cardiovascular Disease? - Frankly Speaking Ep 395

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Overview: This episode brings you an exploration of fish oil supplements and their potential effects on cardiovascular health. We dive into the evidence, highlighting fish oil’s role in primary prevention and its possible risks, such as increased atrial fibrillation. Gain practical recommendations to help you effectively advise your patients on the use of this popular supplement.

Episode resource links:

  • Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study BMJ Medicine 2024;3:e000451. doi: 10.1136/bmjmed-2022-000451
  • Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Fish Oil) Supplementation and the Prevention of Clinical Cardiovascular Disease:  A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association Circulation. 2017;135:e867–e884

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP 

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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