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. 2021 Apr 7;141(6).
doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.21.0033. Print 2021 Apr 20.

Omega-3 supplements do not prevent cardiovascular disease

[Article in English, Norwegian]
Peder Langeland Myhre, Ingebjørg Seljeflot, Harald Arnesen
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Omega-3 supplements do not prevent cardiovascular disease

[Article in English, Norwegian]
Peder Langeland Myhre et al. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. .
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No abstract available

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There is little evidence that omega-3 supplements can prevent cardiovascular disease. We should therefore hold back on recommending and marketing omega-3 supplements as a preventive treatment.

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  • [Omega-3 supplementation and cardiovascular disease].
    Tveiten D, Norseth J, Von Schacky C. Tveiten D, et al. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2021 Jun 28;141(10). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.21.0466. Print 2021 Jun 29. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2021. PMID: 34182729 Norwegian. No abstract available.
  • [Myhre, Seljeflot and Arnesen respond].
    Myhre P, Seljeflot I, Arnesen H. Myhre P, et al. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2021 Jun 28;141(10). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.21.0470. Print 2021 Jun 29. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2021. PMID: 34182730 Norwegian. No abstract available.

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