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Established Level A · strong human evidence

Omega-3

Nutrition

Mechanism

EPA and DHA take part in membranes and in the resolution of inflammation.

Research summary

There is broad human evidence on triglycerides and cardiovascular health in defined contexts. That is not a label for living longer.

Human evidence

Established for specific nutritional uses. Not established as a longevity intervention.

Safety

This is not a treatment. Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, underage, or taking medication should consult a professional before using a supplement. It can interact with anticoagulants.

References

1. Hallmarks of aging: An expanding universeLópez-Otín C, Blasco MA, Partridge L, Serrano M, Kroemer G. Cell, 2023.DOI 10.1016/j.cell.2022.11.001Updates the framework to twelve hallmarks, including chronic inflammation and dysbiosis. It does not show that human aging can be slowed.

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