A recent study has shown that daily omega-3 supplements may lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation, and that they may achieve this within three months.
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The study involved men and women between the ages of 21 and 70 who suffered from high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol, and they received two tablets daily, each with a dose of 1000 mg of a highly purified pharmaceutical type.
After three months, his daytime systolic blood pressure had decreased by 6.5 mmHg, and his nighttime systolic blood pressure by 5.5 mmHg. For comparison, statins reduce systolic blood pressure by approximately 6 mmHg over the same period.
The supplements did not show any effect on cholesterol, according to researchers at the Santa Maria de la Salle Medical Center in Buenos Aires.
Omega-3 is a type of "healthy" polyunsaturated fat that the body cannot produce on its own, and it has three main types: EPA, DHA, and ALA. EPA and DHA are found mainly in fish and algae, while ALA is found in plant sources such as flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts.
EPA and DHA have previously been shown to maintain healthy blood pressure, heart function, and blood lipid levels, and research suggests they may lower blood pressure by relaxing and widening blood vessels and reducing systemic inflammation.
Health authorities recommend that adults consume about 450 mg daily of EPA and DHA together, and this can be achieved by regularly eating fatty fish.
Nutritionist Emma Bardwell said: "If you regularly eat fatty fish and follow a varied diet, you probably don't need a daily supplement. But if you never or rarely eat fish, or are vegetarian, an omega-3 supplement containing EPA and DHA is worth considering, and this is especially important during pregnancy and breastfeeding because DHA plays an important role in the development of the baby's brain and eyes."
Bardwell said that omega-3s may be important during the perimenopause and menopausal transition because they help lower triglycerides. She added, "As estrogen declines, women's risk of cardiovascular disease tends to rise. EPA and DHA can lower triglycerides, although therapeutic doses are much higher than those found in regular supplements. There is also interest in omega-3s for mood, cognition, and joint health, but the research is inconclusive, and we don't have convincing evidence that they treat hot flashes or prevent dementia."
More omega-3 doesn't necessarily mean more benefits. Previous studies have found that some high-dose supplements may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. Omega-3s can also interact with medications, so high doses aren't always harmless.
Supplements may offer some support for lowering blood pressure, but they do not replace medication or consulting a doctor. The appropriate amount depends on diet and health condition, and more research is needed to confirm the long-term benefits and risks.
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