Marine omega-3 fatty acids and prospective change in leukocyte telomere length: the Heart and Soul Study
Farzaneh-Far R, Lin J, Epel ES, Harris WS, Blackburn EH, Whooley MA
Published in JAMA
Methodology
Prospective cohort of patients with stable coronary artery disease relating baseline omega-3 blood levels to five-year change in leukocyte telomere length.
Key Findings
Higher baseline DHA and EPA levels predicted significantly slower telomere shortening over five years in a dose-response manner.
Conclusions
Omega-3 status is associated with slower telomere attrition.
Limitations
Observational; single clinical population.
Supplements Studied
Higher baseline DHA and EPA levels predicted significantly slower telomere shortening over five years
Outcomes Measured
Higher baseline DHA and EPA levels predicted significantly slower telomere shortening over five years in a dose-response manner
Study Details
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