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 more omega-3s—it’s about the right mix of both.

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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

This study found that eating more omega-3s and fewer omega-6s (a better balance) lowers inflammation markers in heart patients after surgery — not just eating more omega-3s alone. So the ratio matters more than one fat by itself.

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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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People with heart disease who eat more omega-3s—like those found in fish—tend to have lower levels of two blood markers that show inflammation, which might mean omega-3s help calm down their body’s inflammatory response.

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People with more omega-3 fats in their blood don’t clearly have lower heart disease risk, even though the numbers hint at a possible benefit.

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People who eat more fish or other sources of omega-3s don’t seem to have much lower risk of heart disease, according to this review of many studies.

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Taking fish oil supplements doesn’t seem to lower your risk of having a heart attack or other heart disease, according to this review of many clinical trials.

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Eating more omega-6 fats—like those in vegetable oils—doesn’t appear to increase or decrease your risk of heart disease, based on this large review.

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