The beat goes on.Taking fish oil supplements reduced the episodes of irregular heartbeats in a study of 65 people with cardiac arrhythmia cardiac arrhythmia n. See cardiac dysrhythmia. Cardiac arrhythmia An irregular heart rate or rhythm. Mentioned in: Holter Monitoring, Stress Test cardiac arrhythmia . Patients who took enough fish oil (three grams a day) to supply one gram of omega-3 fats had fewer arrhythmias over six months than similar patients who took three grams a day of olive oil olive oil, pale yellow to greenish oil obtained from the pulp of olives by separating the liquids from solids. Olive oil was used in the ancient world for lighting, in the preparation of food, and as an anointing oil for both ritual and cosmetic purposes. . Earlier studies had found a lower risk of sudden death heart attacks in people who eat more fish, presumably pre·sum·a·ble adj. That can be presumed or taken for granted; reasonable as a supposition: presumable causes of the disaster. because omega-3 fats stabilize the heart's rhythm. But researchers have only recently tested fish oil directly on people with arrhythmias. What to do: If you have irregular heartbeats, ask your doctor if you should take fish oil supplements. Prostaglandins Prostaglandins Prostaglandins are produced by the body and are responsible for inflammation features, such as swelling, pain, stiffness, redness and warmth. Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids 71: 153, 2004. |
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