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Omega-3 fatty acids and other fish oils For secondary prevention of myocardial infarction NICE CG172 states: Do not offer or advise people use omega-3 fatty acid capsules or omega 3 fatty acid supplemented foods to prevent another MI. Advise people to eat a Mediterranean-style diet (more bread, fruit, vegetables and fish; less meat; and replace butter and cheese with products based on plant oils). NICE CG170 states -Do not use omega-3 fatty acids to manage sleep problems in children and young people with autism. NICE CG48 do not recommend fish or algal oils solely with the aim of preventing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy or omega-3 fatty acid supplements for familial hypercholesterolaemia. NICE CG181 states - omega-3 fatty acid compounds should not be offered for primary or secondary prevention of CVD, alone or in combination with a statin, including in people with CKD or type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the guideline recommends that healthcare professionals should tell people that there is no At July 18: withhold a review of patients prescribed Omega-3 fatty acids high dose (e.g. Omacor 2-4 capsules daily) for prevention of pancreatitis in hypertriglyceridaemia until further guidance is available. Prescribing guidance for this patient cohort is being discussed with local specialists Review in association with psychiatrist in schizophrenia indication Patients should eat a Mediterranean style diet -more bread, fruit, vegetables and fish; less meat; and replace butter and cheese with products based on plant oils. If people choose to purchase omega-3 fatty acid capsules or eat omega-3 fatty acid supplemented foods, be aware that there is no evidence of harm.
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