The Claim

EPA and DHA supplementation may contribute to improved periodontal health and reduced cardiovascular risk by lowering systemic and oral inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease.

Source: Omega-3 fatty acids and oral and systemic inflammation: A secondary analysis of a randomized trial in patients with coronary artery disease.

What the research says

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Supports
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How it works
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In plain English

Taking fish oil supplements with EPA and DHA might help people with heart disease have healthier gums and lower their risk of heart problems, because it could reduce inflammation in the body and mouth.

See the scientific wording

EPA and DHA supplementation may contribute to improved periodontal health and reduced cardiovascular risk by lowering systemic and oral inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease, though direct clinical outcomes were not measured.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Omega-3 fatty acids and oral and systemic inflammation: A secondary analysis of a randomized trial in patients with coronary artery disease.

    Taking EPA and DHA supplements helped lower inflammation in the gums and blood of heart disease patients, which may help their gums and heart get healthier—even though the study didn’t track if they had fewer heart attacks or tooth loss.

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