November 16/Wynnewood, Pa./Hindustan Times -- Prescription supplements of omega-3 fatty acids do not prevent recurrences of atrial fibrillation, say scientists.
Although some data have suggested that omega-3 fatty acid supplements, such as from fish oil, may improve treatment of atrial fibrillation, a randomized trial with more than 600 patients finds that treatment with high-dose prescription omega-3 did not reduce the recurrence of atrial fibrillation over six months.