What kind of heart problems can fish oil help?
[ A ] There has been a vast number of clinical trials and scientific study on the effect of omega-3 fatty acids and heart disease. Impressive results have been noted in lowering the risk of heart attacks and reducing blood pressure. One recent study examined the blood levels of men who lived in Finland, where fish consumption is fairly high. The men who had the highest levels of DHA and EPA had a 44% reduced risk of acute heart attacks compared to men who had the lowest levels of these omega-3 fatty acids. 6 The effects of dietary fish and weight reduction also were examined in a study of overweight people with high blood pressure (hypertension). The subjects were divided into four groups. One group served as the control and did not receive treatment. The second group ate a daily meal of fish that contained 3.65 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. The third group went on a weight-reduction diet. And, the fourth group combined the meal of daily fish and the weight-reduction diet. Effects on b
