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Low-dose omega-3 linked to lower blood pressure
Low doses of the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) successfully reduced diastolic blood pressure by 3.3 mmHg in a clinical trial, backing up previous results with higher doses.
"A significant reduction in diastolic BP was noted which is likely to be of clinical significance with regard to risk of future vascular events in middle-aged subjects," wrote lead author Hannah Theobald from King's College London.
Omega-3 has been identified as one of the super-nutrients taking the food and supplements industry by storm.
Several intervention trials have reported positive benefits on blood pressure and cardiovascular disease using omega-3 fatty acids. Indeed, Theobald noted significant decreases in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure with omega-3 doses in the region of two to three grams per day.
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