favorable changes in lipoproteins , inhibition of platelet aggregation , reduction of serum thromboxane ( tx ) , altered plasma-membrane fluidity , and reduced production of growth factors ( mitogens ) have all been implicated as possibly being involved in the inhibition of arteriosclerosis by fish oil ( fo ) , which is rich in omega 3 fatty acids ;
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