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Omega-3 fatty acids play critical roles in human health and may be beneficial in ameliorating symptoms associated with chronic health conditions and in combating aging-related diseases.

“Lower Omega-3 Index scores correlated with higher red blood cell distribution width, an indicator of nutrient deficiency or disease. The Omega-3 Index is a powerful predictor of heart disease, similar to other well-known risk factors.”

“More importantly, targeting a lab range for omega-3 helps sidestep the issue of inter-individual variation: not everyone responds identically to the same omega-3 dose. Furthermore, the question of whether or not participants in research studies have adhered to one or more strict dietary or supplement guidelines may be removed from the equation.”

“Omega-6 fatty acids are found in vegetable oils and nuts, whereas omega-3 fatty acids are primarily found in fatty fish. Although older studies showed that the ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s in blood were cause for concern, Dr. Harris explains that those concerns are likely unfounded.”

“The comparative reductions of the plasma lipids and lipoproteins by dietary polyunsaturated fats: Salmon oil versus vegetable oils. The effects of dietary omega 3 fatty acids on platelet composition and function in man: a prospective, controlled study.”

“In that statistical model, low Omega-3 Index and smoking made similarly sized contributions to predicted life expectancy. The result highlights omega-3 status as a meaningful, measurable factor in long-term health.”

“VITAL and STRENGTH tested different populations or omega-3 formulations and did not improve their primary cardiovascular endpoints. Higher-dose use also requires attention to atrial fibrillation, bleeding risk, medicines, surgery, and product quality.”

“In the Framingham Offspring cohort, a higher fatty-acid profile that included the Omega-3 Index was associated with lower all-cause mortality. The modeled difference between low and high profiles translated to roughly five years of life expectancy, and the paper also compared the mortality contribution of omega-3 status with smoking.”

“Is omega-3 a longevity compound? Striking evidence suggests that high omega-3 levels reduce the risk of death across a broad range of categories — hinting that the underlying mechanism is touching on something fundamental.”

“Different clocks capture different biology, and observational studies have associated higher omega-3 intake with favorable results on selected aging measures. The strongest randomized evidence comes from a post hoc DO-HEALTH analysis of 777 adults age 70 and older.”