A Review of Omega-3 Ethyl Esters for Cardiovascular Prevention and Treatment of Increased Blood Triglyceride Levels

The two marine omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), prevalent in fish and fish oils, have been investigated as a strategy towards prophylaxis of atherosclerosis. While the results with fish and fish oils have been not as clear cut, the data generated with t...

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Main Author: von Schacky, Clemens
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2006
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1993981/