Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake on Lipid Metabolism and Plaque Volume in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Chunyu Zhang, Yulei Xie, Jie Zhou, Chun Zhang, Qilang Xiang, Yi Zhong, Juan Xiao, Jian Feng, Bin Liao, Xuxin Chen, Li Deng
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Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) encompassed an overall sample size of 2061 patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease. The objective was to assess the impact of omega-3 fatty acids intake on lipid profiles and arterial plaque volume. Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation significantly reduced circulating levels of triglycerides (TGs) (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −0.25, 95% confidence interval [CI] = −0.38 to −0.11) and total cholesterol (TC) (SMD = −0.12, 95% CI = −0.23 to −0.02), with no significant impact on the levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or arterial plaque volume. Our omega-3 fatty acids dose–response analysis revealed a linear relationship with TG and a “J” shaped curve for TC and LDL-C levels. Our findings suggest that omega-3 fatty acids intake had a positive impact on the circulating levels of TG and TC. Our findings underscore the importance of tailoring omega-3 fatty acids dosage to individual patient needs in clinical practice.
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Food Science & Nutrition is the peer-reviewed journal for rapid dissemination of research in all areas of food science and nutrition. The Journal will consider submissions of quality papers describing the results of fundamental and applied research related to all aspects of human food and nutrition, as well as interdisciplinary research that spans these two fields.