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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.
âAnti-inflammatory food components, such as omega-3, protect the body against the possible damage caused by inflammation,â she said. On a cellular level, omega-3 fatty acids inhibit an enzyme that produces prostaglandins, which trigger inflammation. Itâs similar to how aspirin works.