Abstract

Omega-3 fatty acids except for their effect on triglycerides levels have cardioprotective properties as well as antiarrhythmic properties.The pleiotropic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, also, include lowering of blood pressure and the favorable effect on endothelial function and high-density cholesterol levels. Furthermore, studies have showed their favorable action in subjects with dementia, Alzheimers disease and learning disorders. In this paper, a review of the recent patents on omega-3 fatty acids will be presented.

Keywords: Arrhythmia, blood pressure, cancer, dementia, omega-3 fatty acids, pleiotropic effects, triglycerides, hypertriglyceridemia, LDL-cholesterol