alpha-Linolenic acid and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pan A, Chen M, Chowdhury R, Wu JH, Sun Q, Campos H, Mozaffarian D, Hu FB
Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies of dietary and biomarker alpha-linolenic acid and cardiovascular disease
Key Findings
Higher alpha-linolenic acid intake was associated with a modestly lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Conclusions
Plant-derived omega-3 intake is associated with small reductions in cardiovascular risk
Limitations
Observational data only; residual confounding and measurement error likely
Supplements Studied
Higher alpha-linolenic acid intake was associated with a modestly lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Outcomes Measured
Higher alpha-linolenic acid intake was associated with a modestly lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Related Health Concerns
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