Circulation April 2022 PMID 35377743

Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation.

Diane Fatkin, Charles D Cox, Boris Martinac

Mentions

39
Peak: 17 in Apr 2022
across 4 sources since Apr 2022

Extended reach

746,220
potential audience

Total likes

5,891

Video views

227,655

Mentions per month

Apr 2022 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter31 posts
  • News4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a thoughtful curiosity about the research, with users referencing specific studies such as the REDUCE-IT trial and raising questions about mechanisms like ion channel disruption, which demonstrate active engagement. The tone varies from cautious support to skepticism, especially regarding sources of Omega-3, which highlights an interest in understanding complex effects and environmental factors, but overall, there is a sense of exploring the research's potential impact and relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show cautious support, with some posts referencing specific studies like REDUCE-IT and mechanistic evidence, indicating general agreement on the potential connection, but not full consensus.

InterestHigh interest

Posts exhibit high curiosity by asking questions, sharing links, and referencing complex topics like ion channel disruption, suggesting strong engagement with the research implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several postings delve into mechanistic explanations and share links to detailed studies, reflecting a moderate depth of engagement beyond superficial discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some posts highlight the significance of the findings, many remain tentative or ask questions, suggesting an awareness of the potential influence but with acknowledgment that the implications are still emerging.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explores the potential connection between Omega-3 fatty acids and the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder.
  • It discusses various studies that have shown mixed results, with some suggesting that Omega-3s might help prevent atrial fibrillation, while others indicate they could increase the risk.
  • Overall, the text emphasizes the need for further research to clarify whether Omega-3 supplements are beneficial or harmful for people at risk of atrial fibrillation.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Boris Martinac
@BorisMartinac · X

Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/1JofNvnBBw

Apr 8, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 478 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@scepticemia This is the REDUCE-IT trial. Read more on it here. https://t.co/LqMyfEScoi https://t.co/3NIGK3EWfE

Mar 2, 2023 · 10 likes · 313,188 followers View post →
Circulation
@CircAHA · X

#Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 8, 2022 · 8 likes · 7 shares · 77,377 followers View post →
Madam Mitochondria
@Madam_Mito · X

@ChrisFetterly @HealthyFellow @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @shashiiyengar @ifixhearts @JuhanaHarju @DrPalmquist @HeidiHmoretti @bschermd @Grimhood @Mangan150 https://t.co/FA6jh98sqw It is easily corrected. No need for people to flip out.

Feb 3, 2024 · 7 likes · 10,449 followers View post →
John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

@ScepticalDoctor @NanciGuestRDPhD @JackNorrisRD @TheVeganRD @NutritionMadeS3 @JohnG_UK @gAlecsyBrain There are now several studies that have shown this. I’m wondering if it’s due to the actual omega-3 or environmental pollutants in the fish? There is mechanistic evidence to suggest it’s the omega-3 effect https://t.co/nBUSaz3yx4

Nov 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 23,846 followers View post →
John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

@NanciGuestRDPhD @ScepticalDoctor @JackNorrisRD @TheVeganRD @NutritionMadeS3 @JohnG_UK @gAlecsyBrain Not necessarily difficult to reconcile given direct effects of fish oil on conduction system- mechanistic possibilities summarized nicely here https://t.co/nBUSayLpiW

Nov 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 23,846 followers View post →

All mentions

Bibb
@rxbibb · X

@followthemotive https://t.co/aTAaJIRm8V.

Sep 18, 2025 · 23 followers View post →
عبدالله
@barelymeinX · X

@bakhsh_reda https://t.co/I267NJNaGd

Sep 9, 2025 · 48 followers View post →
Evelyn WaughⓋ
@Kerbrech · X

Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation | Circulation https://t.co/Z5THSzaYWs

Mar 25, 2025 · 1 like · 1,780 followers View post →
psiphi
@psiphi_gavagai · X

@bgetsbetter @ScepticalDoctor https://t.co/omiAVNb9yq https://t.co/ccUhncl6Cy

May 29, 2024 · 1 like · 1,269 followers View post →
Ben Falh
@alda88408137 · X

@alyatama @drfawazalenezi انت على جال البحر . اكل سمك واكل طبيعي وخل عنك المكملات. الدراسات كثيرة حديثة وقديمة. https://t.co/GvdQR7L7YW

May 23, 2024 · 1 like · 264 followers View post →
Madam Mitochondria
@Madam_Mito · X

@ChrisFetterly @HealthyFellow @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @shashiiyengar @ifixhearts @JuhanaHarju @DrPalmquist @HeidiHmoretti @bschermd @Grimhood @Mangan150 https://t.co/FA6jh98sqw It is easily corrected. No need for people to flip out.

Feb 3, 2024 · 7 likes · 10,449 followers View post →
Patrick Holmes
@drpatrickholmes · X

@DrDerekConnolly Remember the AF risk though. https://t.co/qate8Wl18A

Dec 10, 2023 · 3,351 followers View post →
Dr. Ann
@AnnChildersMD · X

I choose to obtain Omega 3 in balance with Omega 6 from regeneratively grazed land animals, and not from fish oil. Is this the correct way? I don't know

Aug 11, 2023 · 13,910 followers View post →
Michael Natkin
@michaelnatkin · X

. @hubermanlab @foundmyfitness - what do you think of these studies showing Omega-3 correlated with AFIB? e.g. https://t.co/GcRM6c14vo

Mar 19, 2023 · 1 like · 3,610 followers View post →
Amit Sethi
@amit_sethi · X

@theliverdr Okay, the doc did give this link as his source in one of the replies. Need to read it. https://t.co/bMrhRdWnzf

Mar 2, 2023 · 4,039 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@scepticemia This is the REDUCE-IT trial. Read more on it here. https://t.co/LqMyfEScoi https://t.co/3NIGK3EWfE

Mar 2, 2023 · 10 likes · 313,188 followers View post →
John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

@NanciGuestRDPhD @ScepticalDoctor @JackNorrisRD @TheVeganRD @NutritionMadeS3 @JohnG_UK @gAlecsyBrain Not necessarily difficult to reconcile given direct effects of fish oil on conduction system- mechanistic possibilities summarized nicely here https://t.co/nBUSayLpiW

Nov 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 23,846 followers View post →
John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

@ScepticalDoctor @NanciGuestRDPhD @JackNorrisRD @TheVeganRD @NutritionMadeS3 @JohnG_UK @gAlecsyBrain There are now several studies that have shown this. I’m wondering if it’s due to the actual omega-3 or environmental pollutants in the fish? There is mechanistic evidence to suggest it’s the omega-3 effect https://t.co/nBUSaz3yx4

Nov 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 23,846 followers View post →
Madam Mitochondria
@Madam_Mito · X

@JuliaB_fitness @Branko7711 @npure3 @foundmyfitness https://t.co/FA6jh98sqw this one suggests ion channel disruption

Sep 29, 2022 · 1 like · 10,449 followers View post →
Antonio Manteca
@amango30 · X

RT @RevistaMFSamfyc: Pescar los vínculos entre los ácidos grasos omega-3 y la fibrilación auricular https://t.co/62tzz2R61T PMID 35377743

Apr 26, 2022 · 1 share · 138 followers View post →
Revista MFAndalucia
@RevistaMFSamfyc · X

Pescar los vínculos entre los ácidos grasos omega-3 y la fibrilación auricular https://t.co/62tzz2R61T PMID 35377743

Apr 25, 2022 · 1 share · 722 followers View post →
Afib Info Exchange
@AFinfoXchange · X

Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/l3beexvtxG

Apr 19, 2022 · 742 followers View post →
Rodrigo Nunes Cal
@CalZole · X

RT @CircAHA: #Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 16, 2022 · 7 shares · 3,961 followers View post →
Circulation 日本版
@Circulation_nih · X

RT @CircAHA: #Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 13, 2022 · 7 shares · 345 followers View post →
抗血栓療法
@antithrombosis · X

RT @CircAHA: #Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 12, 2022 · 7 shares · 131 followers View post →
Umar Shakur
@u_shakur · X

RT @CircAHA: #Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 9, 2022 · 7 shares · 294 followers View post →
Italo Kumamoto
@fikkumamoto · X

Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/kQCyf4hfXM

Apr 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 8,807 followers View post →
Rebecca Keller
@rebkellerphd · X

RT @CircAHA: #Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 9, 2022 · 7 shares · 259 followers View post →
Ioannis Smyrnias
@smyrnias_lab · X

RT @CircAHA: #Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 9, 2022 · 7 shares · 102 followers View post →
Joseph hill
@josephahill · X

RT @CircAHA: #Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 8, 2022 · 7 shares · 2,421 followers View post →
Circulation
@CircAHA · X

#Perspective: Fishing for links between omega-3 fatty acids and #AF @FatkinLab #AHAJournals https://t.co/jQ1RtmZGfQ

Apr 8, 2022 · 8 likes · 7 shares · 77,377 followers View post →
Zhiyong Li
@Mechanomedicine · X

RT @BorisMartinac: Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/1JofNvnBBw

Apr 8, 2022 · 2 shares · 42 followers View post →
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
@VictorChangInst · X

RT @BorisMartinac: Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/1JofNvnBBw

Apr 8, 2022 · 2 shares · 5,220 followers View post →
Boris Martinac
@BorisMartinac · X

Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/1JofNvnBBw

Apr 8, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 478 followers View post →
JasMina
@JasminaCv · X

Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/VWsb76rf7o Prof. Fatkin mi e shefica i ovoj proekt edunstven vo svetot shto pokazuva povrzanost na ubotreba na Fish oil suplementi i atrijalna fibrilacija.

Apr 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,107 followers View post →
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
@VictorChangInst · X

#RecentlyPublished Fishing for Links Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation https://t.co/J1MAI5SSpv

Apr 4, 2022 · 1 like · 5,220 followers View post →