Answer: One must first determine whether omega-3 fatty acids are being taken in order to lower triglycerides or simply to help prevent heart disease. If the intent is to lower triglycerides, 3-4 grams per day of n-3 fatty acids are required. This would require the patient to eat over 4 pounds of a low-fat fish [...]

Answer: All of the preceding effects of omega-3 fatty acids are seen on blood vessels, including the coronary vessels which feed the heart. But n-3 fatty acids, incorporated into the heart itself, may help keep the muscle from dying when its blood supply is cut off during a heart attack. This is an active field [...]