Taking fish oil supplements (EPA and DHA) may help your heart cells fight off damage during heart attacks by boosting a natural antioxidant shield and reducing harmful fat breakdown.

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The Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of n-3 PUFAs: Their Role in Cardiovascular Protection

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2020 Aug 25

The study shows that fish oil components (EPA and DHA) help the heart’s cells fight off damaging stress by boosting natural protective enzymes, which matches what the claim says.

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The Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of n-3 PUFAs: Their Role in Cardiovascular Protection

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DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8090306

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Omega-3 fats from fish, called EPA and DHA, may help calm down harmful inflammation in your heart and blood vessels by blocking some of the body’s alarm signals, which could lower your risk of heart disease and heart failure.

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