Risks and benefits of omega 3 fats: health benefits of omega 3 fats are in doubt

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Johanna M Geleijnse et al. BMJ. 2006.

. 2006 Apr 15;332(7546):915; discussion 915-6.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.332.7546.915.

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Risks and benefits of omega 3 fats for mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: systematic review.
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