Fish oil, which is commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, turns out to be not useful for all categories of people.
American scientists have explained the dangers of omega-3 supplements for one group of people with high blood lipids. According to experts, fish oil, which is commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, can trigger atrial fibrillation in some patients.
It turned out that for people with high blood lipid levels, omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids can lead to atrial fibrillation. According to the statistics cited in the article, people with this disease have a fivefold increased risk of stroke.
As part of the study, experts observed 50,277 patients receiving fish oil or a placebo for two to 7.4 years. At the same time, the proportion of omega-3s in their dietary supplements varied. Thus, scientists were able to establish a clear link between this supplement and the occurrence of arrhythmias.