fish oil (Melbourne Health)

Fish oil-Melbourne Health refers to a high-dose omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation regimen (6 g/day) evaluated by Melbourne Health in a Phase 4 clinical trial. The intervention consists of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are naturally derived small molecules classified as nutraceuticals. The study specifically investigated the efficacy of these supplements in preventing atrial mechanical stunning and structural remodeling in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter following electrical cardioversion. Mechanistically, omega-3 fatty acids incorporate into cardiac cell membranes, where they exert anti-inflammatory, autonomic, and electrophysiological effects that may stabilize the atrial myocardium and reduce the recurrence of arrhythmias.

Brand names

OmacorLovazaVascepaEpanova

Other names

omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsomega3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsomega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsomega-3 fatty acidsomega3 fatty acidsomega 3 fatty acidseicosapentaenoic aciddocosahexaenoic acidEPADHA