Are PUFAs n-3 really important in diet?
Laurent-Jaccard, A.
Revue Medicale Suisse 2(59): 839-842
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 16646365 Document Number: 600362
If cardiovascular secondary prevention as well as COPD benefit from PUFAs supplementation, mainly in our societies where n-3 lack is close to n-6:n-3 misbalance, the usefulness of these supplements in many diseases (inflammatory or psychiatric for instance), is not yet established despite numerous randomised controlled studies and meta-analysis. The only counter indication to their prescription now is the presence of an implantable defibrillator. Their effect on prostate cancer remains doubtful. PUFAs n-3 marine sources should be free of pollution.