Eating more omega-3s (like fish oil) and fewer omega-6s (like vegetable oils) might help reduce inflammation and blood clotting risks in heart patients after a stent, and it’s not just about getting...

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High omega-3 fatty acids and low omega-6/omega-3 ratio but not polyphenols in diet decrease inflammatory markers in men with chronic coronary syndrome treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.

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2020 Feb 25

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High omega-3 fatty acids and low omega-6/omega-3 ratio but not polyphenols in diet decrease inflammatory markers in men with chronic coronary syndrome treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.

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DOI: 10.33963/KP.15078

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