What are the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce plasma triglyceride levels36, and have been associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks37 and recurrence of myocardial infarction.38 Omega-3 fatty acids could even be critical nutrients in human neonatal development.39 Omega-3 fatty acids have specific health benefits related to heart disease prevention because they play a role in decreasing the clotting activity of platelets in the blood.40
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