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    2013
    High Quality

    Influence of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplementation on platelet aggregation in humans: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Gao LG, Cao J, Mao QX, Lu XC, Zhou XL, Fan L

    Published in Atherosclerosis, Vol. 226 (2), pp. 328-34

    Methodology

    Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of marine omega-3 supplementation reporting platelet aggregation and related haemostatic markers.

    Key Findings

    Omega-3 supplementation significantly reduced platelet aggregation, with larger effects at higher EPA and DHA doses.

    Conclusions

    Marine omega-3s measurably reduce platelet reactivity.

    Limitations

    Assay heterogeneity; clinical bleeding outcomes not assessed.

    Supplements Studied

    Omega-3 supplementation significantly reduced platelet aggregation at higher EPA and DHA doses

    Outcomes Measured

    Platelet Aggregation Reduction
    Primary

    Omega-3 supplementation significantly reduced platelet aggregation, with larger effects at higher EPA and DHA doses

    Study Details

    Year:2013
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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