Citation

Hamazaki T, Colleran H, Hamazaki K, Matsuoka Y, Itomura M, Hibbeln J. Mil. Med. 2014; 179(11 Suppl): 134-137.

Affiliation

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20892-9410.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States)

DOI

10.7205/MILMED-D-14-00157

PMID

25373097

Abstract

A diet rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may decrease risk of cardiovascular disease by improving the blood lipid profile. The purpose of this review was to (1) determine if fish oil (omega-3) consumption increased the risk of hemorrhaging after a military injury and (2) whether an improvement in the omega-3 PUFA profile had an impact on survivability from military wounds. The authors found no evidence to contradict the existing U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety ruling that 3 g of omega-3 PUFA per day is generally regarded as safe. However, there is insufficient data with regard to the safety of consuming more than 3 g of omega-3 PUFA per day. More research is needed to safely recommend use of higher doses omega-3 PUFA.

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