Examine Database: Atrial Fibrillation Incidence
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Oil | C |
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Reeling in the risk: Omega-3s and atrial fibrillation
This review found that supplementation with long-chain omega-3 fatty acids increased the risk of atrial fibrillation in randomized controlled trials, whereas in observational studies higher long-chain omega-3 levels in the diet were associated with a reduced risk.
The effect of omega−3s on heart arrhythmias in people with acute coronary syndrome
Alpha-linolenic acid intake and atrial fibrillation risk
Are higher blood omega-6 fatty acid levels associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation?
The “weekend warrior” exercise pattern and cardiovascular disease risk
Examine Database References
- Fish Oil - Ali Vasheghani Farahani, Awat Yousefi Azar, Hamid Reza Goodarzynejad, Elnaz Khorrami, Mohammad Javad Hosseinzadeh-Attar, Sima Oshnouei, Alireza Alizadeh Ghavidel, Elham Golfeshan, Fateme Ghourban PourFish oil supplementation for primary prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized clinical trialInt J Surg.(2017 Jun)
- Fish Oil - Baris Gencer, Luc Djousse, Omar T Al-Ramady, Nancy R Cook, JoAnn E Manson, Christine M AlbertEffect of Long-Term Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Randomized Controlled Trials of Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCirculation.(2021 Oct 6)