Fish Oil and Afib I'm reading things about afib associated with taking fish oil. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on that? Peter Attia's Article https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188723#msg-188723 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:52:08 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189313#msg-189313 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189313#msg-189313 study out now says Fish Oil doesn't cause bleed pre & post surgery.]]> Que AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:33:43 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189296#msg-189296 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189296#msg-189296
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Who is considered at high-risk for CVD? That's my question. Only those with post-myocardial infarction?

No, post-MI would indicate current CVD, not just high-risk. The risk factors for CVD are:

High Blood Pressure
High Blood Cholesterol
Diabetes
Obesity and Overweight
Smoking
Physical Inactivity
Gender
Heredity]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:04:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189294#msg-189294 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189294#msg-189294
Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation and risk of atrial fibrillation: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Here's the key quote for me.

The results of this meta-analysis show that individuals at high risk for or with established CVD and elevated plasma triglycerides treated with O3FA supplementation have a significantly higher incidence of AF events, compared to placebo. We also found no heterogeneity and no small study publication bias.

So, applies to those with 1) current or at high-risk CVD and 2 high triglycerides.

Who is considered at high-risk for CVD? That's my question. Only those with post-myocardial infarction?]]> Que AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:52:46 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189293#msg-189293 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189293#msg-189293 podcast with the leading fish oil person bil harris

Bill Harris' company, OmegaQuant, which offers tests]]> Que AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 29 Jan 2023 23:17:21 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189236#msg-189236 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,189236#msg-189236 Ken S AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:40:10 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188763#msg-188763 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188763#msg-188763 PavanPharter AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:29:29 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188754#msg-188754 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188754#msg-188754
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We found a U-shaped association between consumption of marine n-3 PUFA and risk of AF, with the lowest risk close to the median intake of total marine n-3 PUFA (0.63 g/day).

"For quintiles of marine n-3 PUFA intake, a 13% statistically significant lower risk of AF was seen in the middle vs. lowest quintile: Q1 reference, Q2 HR 0.92 (95% CI 0.82–1.03), Q3 HR 0.87 (95% CI 0.78–0.98), Q4 HR 0.96 (95% CI 0.86–1.08), and Q5 HR 1.05 (95% CI 0.93–1.18)."

When I read papers, I look to see if the Ci crosses 1.0. If it does, then the result is NOT statistically significant. Only Q3 doesn't cross and just barely. Since these are hazard ratios not absolute increases, I would personally ignore this study. Doesn't mean it couldn't be an issue for some, but I would not generalize.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:54:54 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188753#msg-188753 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188753#msg-188753 academic.oup.com]

We found a U-shaped association between consumption of marine n-3 PUFA and risk of AF, with the lowest risk close to the median intake of total marine n-3 PUFA (0.63 g/day). Similar associations were found for intake of fish. We were unable to find evidence of a beneficial dose–response effect at higher levels of consumption of marine n-3 PUFA; on the contrary, both high and low levels of intake were associated with a higher risk of AF in this large study. These findings may be important when interpreting contradictory results from studies on consumption of marine n-3 PUFA and AF, suggesting that a moderate consumption of marine n-3 PUFA may be preferable for primary prevention of AF.

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I think what Dr. Attia is pointing out is different, though. Fish oils can cause afib, at least for those who are susceptible.]]> Que AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 18 Dec 2022 05:19:52 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188727#msg-188727 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188727#msg-188727 gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:38:33 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188725#msg-188725 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188725#msg-188725
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I'm reading things about afib associated with taking fish oil. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on that?

Personally, my cardiologist/cardiothoracic surgeon doc has me keep my omega 3 index north of 12 (which is very high) for brain reasons. I've had afib for over 18 years and have followed this advice for over 7 years with no impact on my afib rates.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:19:06 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188724#msg-188724 Re: Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188724#msg-188724
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I'm reading things about afib associated with taking fish oil. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on that?

Peter Attia's Article

Every time I gave fish oil a run, I got lots of PACs. Each time I tried it (maybe three experiments) I stopped due to a very notable increase in PACs.]]> Daisy AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:57:01 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188723#msg-188723 Fish Oil and Afib https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188723,188723#msg-188723
Peter Attia's Article]]> Que AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:46:15 +0000