“The Omega-3 Index may represent a novel, physiologically relevant, easily modified, independent, and graded risk factor for death from CHD that could have significant clinical utility.” https://t.co/kFxEFaissk
The Omega-3 Index: a new risk factor for death from coronary heart disease?
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Overall, the discussions reflect a high level of interest and engagement, with several posts emphasizing the importance of the Omega-3 Index for preventing heart disease, such as suggestions for supplementation and calls for public awareness. The use of terms like 'better indicator' and 'significantly cut CHD' indicates a belief in the practical impact of this research.
Most discussions agree that the Omega-3 Index is a valuable predictor and that higher levels offer protection against heart disease, with some posts advocating for widespread supplementation.
The posts demonstrate high interest in understanding and applying the findings, with many emphasizing the importance of Omega-3 levels for cardiovascular health.
Participants engage with the research details, referencing blood measurement methods and encouraging action like supplementing or testing Omega-3 levels.
The discussions highlight the potential for this marker to influence health practices broadly, suggesting that knowing and improving Omega-3 status could significantly reduce CHD risk.
Abstract in brief
- The Omega3 Index, which measures long-term levels of EPA and DHA in red blood cells, may serve as a new risk factor for death from coronary heart disease (CHD) because lower levels are linked to higher risk, especially for sudden cardiac death.
- Studies show that higher Omega3 Index values (around 8 or above) offer greater protection against CHD mortality, while lower levels (around 4 or below) indicate increased risk.
- The research suggests that the Omega3 Index is an easily modifiable, independent, and clinically useful marker that can help predict and potentially reduce the risk of death from CHD.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@_Woman_health @JenFrYrEyesOnly Yes! Several studies have found that the Omega-3 Index (O3i) is inversely associated with risk for coronary heart disease mortality! Why doesn't everyone know their O3i? https://t.co/OxL6k6ro5t
@ScepticalDoctor @YouTube @krosenque And remember that omega-3 index is measuring EPA+DHA in red blood cells. They correlate, but it's not the same measuring plasma phospholipid EPA+DHA. Measuring plasma=more noisy; omega-3 index vary less from day-to-day than plasma. https://t.co/K4I2TgywFt https://t.co/Jr1exPpQf8 https://t.co/0ld78ujvwc
@TheCarnivoreKid @TuckerGoodrich @Zombie_Burgers @lcprpdoc @FrogHarmless @DoctorTro @KenDBerryMD I think from you blood work, your Omega 3 index was 2.7. Less than 4 is really bad for CVD and above 8 is the most protective. You can't eat enough fish to fix this. You have to reduce n6 ingestion. https://t.co/QmS4kOROfe
@ElieJarrougeMD https://t.co/qNXeYf3GAr A much better indicator and with 95% of the globe deficient, why not advise everyone take 2-3 grams of a triglyceride based fish oil or algae oil for vegans. We'd significantly cut CHD.
@CurableSmoothie Yes! Research has found that the Omega-3 Index (O3i) is inversely associated with risk for coronary heart disease mortality. Omega-3s are often an underrated and under consumed nutrient that can have huge health benefits! https://t.co/OxL6k6ro5t
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@ScepticalDoctor @YouTube @krosenque And remember that omega-3 index is measuring EPA+DHA in red blood cells. They correlate, but it's not the same measuring plasma phospholipid EPA+DHA. Measuring plasma=more noisy; omega-3 index vary less from day-to-day than plasma. https://t.co/K4I2TgywFt https://t.co/Jr1exPpQf8 https://t.co/0ld78ujvwc
@neeche41 The latter may be preferable since it reflects longer term exposure. https://t.co/LJqtw5OOLN HR for top tertile achieved plasma EPA (Table 3) 0.98 —> 0.94 w/ above adjustment HR for top tertile achieved RBC EPA pct (supp eTable 3) 0.90 —> 0.86 w/ above adjustment /3-fin
@ElieJarrougeMD https://t.co/qNXeYf3GAr A much better indicator and with 95% of the globe deficient, why not advise everyone take 2-3 grams of a triglyceride based fish oil or algae oil for vegans. We'd significantly cut CHD.
@TheCarnivoreKid @TuckerGoodrich @Zombie_Burgers @lcprpdoc @FrogHarmless @DoctorTro @KenDBerryMD I think from you blood work, your Omega 3 index was 2.7. Less than 4 is really bad for CVD and above 8 is the most protective. You can't eat enough fish to fix this. You have to reduce n6 ingestion. https://t.co/QmS4kOROfe
“The Omega-3 Index may represent a novel, physiologically relevant, easily modified, independent, and graded risk factor for death from CHD that could have significant clinical utility.” https://t.co/kFxEFaissk
@CurableSmoothie Yes! Research has found that the Omega-3 Index (O3i) is inversely associated with risk for coronary heart disease mortality. Omega-3s are often an underrated and under consumed nutrient that can have huge health benefits! https://t.co/OxL6k6ro5t
@_Woman_health @JenFrYrEyesOnly Yes! Several studies have found that the Omega-3 Index (O3i) is inversely associated with risk for coronary heart disease mortality! Why doesn't everyone know their O3i? https://t.co/OxL6k6ro5t
There was a small signal in STRENGTH for achieved EPA as measured by red blood cell EPA % (see link). With adjustments for missing data, perhaps there was a numeric low-mid teens risk reduction in the highest EPA tertile using this metric. /2-fin https://t.co/LJqtw5OOLN https://t.co/tnBnnSoxAR
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