How Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Prevent Heart Arrhythmias? Study Provides Insights
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In a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers found that Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids appear to offer significant benefits for cardiovascular health. Specifically, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a component of fish oil, not only helps relax blood vessels and reduce blood clotting but also plays a role in preventing atrial fibrillation and other types of arrhythmias.
Researchers investigated the role of eicosapentaenoic acid in inducing long-term electrical changes in cultured mouse cardiomyocytes using a variety of bioanalytical techniques.
This study primarily investigated how a mixture of oleic acid and palmitic acid (OAPA), two commonly studied saturated fats, affects calcium balance in cardiomyocytes by altering Ca2+ ion channels, and whether eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can reverse these effects and restore normal function.
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