Addition of marine omega-3 fatty acids to statins in familial hypercholesterolemia does not affect in vivo or in vitro endothelial function

Pre-statin trials reported positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) in cardiovascular disease (CVD), whereas recent studies and meta-analyses have not reproduced these results. The effect of n-3 PUFA in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a group with particularly high risk of CVD, is not well established.

Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - August 28, 2019 Category: Lipidology Authors: Liv Nesse Hande, Hilde Thunhaug, Terje Enebakk, Judith Ludviksen, Kristin Pettersen, Anders Hovland, Knut Tore Lappeg ård Tags: Original Research Source Type: research