evidence card · fish_oil_general_population
Fish oil / omega-3 supplements reduce cardiovascular events in the general population
H4
▽ contradicts
stakes moderate
2 posts scored
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across 2 accounts
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3 sources
Summary
VITAL, ASCEND, STRENGTH all largely null for low-dose OTC fish oil. REDUCE-IT (prescription EPA, high-TG) is a different entity.
Five-score assessment
Scores not yet assigned for this card. (Legacy card; will be populated on next refinement.)
Scope
Population
general population without elevated triglycerides or established CVD
Intervention
low-dose fish oil supplements
Outcome
CV events
Not supported for
- high-dose icosapent ethyl in high-TG patients - that does have REDUCE-IT evidence