OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS AND AGE-RELATED DISEASES: REALITIES AND PROSPECTS

<p>Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiology is so high that in many countries omega-3 fatty acids are included into the treatment protocols for patients with cardiovascular diseases. This therapeutic class slows down oxidative stress and chronic inflammation processes, thereby providing a...

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Main Authors: O. M. Drapkina, R. N. Shepel'
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Столичная издательская компания 2015-09-01
Series:Рациональная фармакотерапия в кардиологии
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Online Access:http://www.rpcardio.ru/jour/article/view/97
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Summary:<p>Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiology is so high that in many countries omega-3 fatty acids are included into the treatment protocols for patients with cardiovascular diseases. This therapeutic class slows down oxidative stress and chronic inflammation processes, thereby providing a significant contribution to the complex treatment of hypertension. Besides, omega-3 fatty acids slow down the aging process and prevent the development of age-related diseases affecting the rate of telomere shortening.</p>
ISSN:1819-6446
2225-3653