Review Article

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin D in Cardiology

Table 1


Potential effects of n-3 PUFA

Antiarrhythmic effects
Improvement of autonomic function
Decreased platelet aggregation
Vasodilation
Decreased blood pressure and heart rate
Anti-inflammatory effects
Improvements in endothelial function
Reduced triglycerides
Improvement of vascular and cardiac hemodynamics