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Omega-3 fats also lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve blood vessel function, and, at higher doses, lower triglycerides and may ease inflammation, which plays a role in the development of atherosclerosis. Several large trials have evaluated the effect of fish or fish oils on heart disease.
Eating too many foods high in omega-6 fatty acids increases the levels of cytokines in the bodyâproteins that trigger inflammation. However, eating more foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, cod, mackerel, and tuna, can help balance out the omega-6 fatty acids, thus helping to reduce inflammation.