The Effect of Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Heart Rate Variability in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lilleberg HS, Cichosz SL, Svensson M, Christensen JH, Fleischer J, Eide I, Jenssen T
Published in Nutrients
Key Findings
Marine n-3 PUFA supplementation was tested against control on resting heart rate and heart rate variability indices in renal transplant recipients, with limited effects on overall HRV.
Conclusions
Omega-3 supplementation produced at most modest autonomic changes in this population.
Limitations
Single-centre trial, moderate sample, surrogate autonomic endpoints.
Supplements Studied
Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation may decrease rHR, increase HRV, and reduce the risk of SCD.
Outcomes Measured
Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation may decrease rHR, increase HRV, and reduce the risk of SCD.
Study Details
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