Omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA and EPA, may be important for maintaining a healthy blood pressure.
In a new study in the journal “Scientific Reports”, 161 subjects were randomly assigned to two groups. One group consumed 3 eggs per week and 3 portions of chicken per week from chickens fed a regular diet, while the intervention group consumed eggs and chicken that were enhanced with omega-3 PUFA.
After 6 months, the intervention group showed dramatic elevations in the “Omega-3 Index”, indicating that the omega-3’s were being properly digested and incorporated into cell membranes. Furthermore, these patients demonstrated clinically relevant reductions in blood pressure.
Conclusions
Many health benefits have been associated with omega-3 consumption, and this study further emphasizes the benefit that omega-3’s may play towards maintaining a healthy blood pressure.
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