Open AccessEffect of n ‐3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Risk Reduction of Sudden Death
Author(s) -
Peter J.H. Jones,
Vivian W Y Lau
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
nutrition reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.958
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1753-4887
pISSN - 0029-6643
DOI - 10.1301/002966402320964070
Subject(s) - polyunsaturated fatty acid , sudden death , chemistry , medicine , fatty acid , food science , biochemistry
Two recent reports confirm the role of n ‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) consumption in risk reduction for sudden death. The mechanism likely involves an antiarrhythmic effect, further supporting the role of dietary n ‐3 PUFA in maintenance of human health.