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#533: Making Sense of Omega-3 Supplement Trials – Prof. JoAnn Manson, MD, DrPH

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Diet Dictates Supplement Success

The effectiveness of omega-3 supplements in reducing major cardiovascular events is significantly influenced by participants' fish consumption levels. Those with low fish intake, specifically less than 1.5 servings per week, experienced a 19% to 20% reduction in cardiovascular events with omega-3 supplementation. Conversely, individuals already consuming an average or greater amount of fish did not see any benefits from the same omega-3 dosage, indicating that prior dietary habits play a critical role in supplement efficacy.

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