# n−3 Fatty acids from fish or fish-oil supplements, but not α-linolenic acid, benefit cardiovascular disease outcomes in primary- and secondary-prevention studies: a systematic review

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/n-3-fatty-acids-from-fish-or-fish-oil-supplements-but-not-linolenic-acid-benefit/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Chenchen Wang,William S. Harris,Mei Chung,Alice H. Lichtenstein,Ethan M. Balk,Bruce Kupelnick,H Jordan,Joseph Lau |
| Citations | 984 |
| DOI | 10.1093/ajcn/84.1.5 |
| Fields | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Medicine,Nursing |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | bronze |
| OA URL | https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-pdf/84/1/5/24142788/znu00706000005.pdf |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2159927418 |
| PMID | 16825676 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2006 |

## Paper authors

- [Ethan M. Balk](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ethan-m-balk/)
- [Mei Chung](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mei-chung/)

## Paper journal

- [American Journal of Clinical Nutrition](https://scholariq.org/journals/american-journal-of-clinical-nutrition/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Fatty Acid Research and Health](https://scholariq.org/topics/fatty-acid-research-and-health/)

## Paper topics

- [Fatty Acid Research and Health](https://scholariq.org/topics/fatty-acid-research-and-health/)
- [Nutritional Studies and Diet](https://scholariq.org/topics/nutritional-studies-and-diet/)
- [Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology](https://scholariq.org/topics/eicosanoids-and-hypertension-pharmacology/)

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