The precise cardiovascular effect of dietary fats and supplements has been the subject of heated controversy. Although there is no strong supporting evidence from clinical trials, current guidelines tend to discourage or minimize the role of saturated fats and trans fats and to encourage the intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Two new studies published today help clarify…
Studies Provide Little Support For Guidelines On Dietary Fats And Supplements
March 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
More Evidence That Omega-3 Supplements Don’t Work
September 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Once again researchers have failed to find any clinical benefit for omega-3 supplements. In a new meta-analysis and systematic review published in JAMA, Evangelos Rizos and colleagues analyzed 20 randomized controlled trials including 68,680 patients and found no significant effect on any of the endpoints: all-cause mortality: relative risk (RR) 0.96, CI 0.91 – 1.02 cardiac…
FDA Approves Vascepa, A New Fish Oil Pill From Amarin
July 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
The FDA has approved a new prescription formulation of fish oils for the treatment of very high levels of triglycerides. The news was first reported by The Street reporter Adam Feuerstein. The drug will be sold under the brand name Vascepa. According to the company, it will be indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride…
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