Omega-3 and Vitamin D May Reduce Heart Failure Complications

Roughly 600,000 people are newly diagnosed with heart failure each year. One simple strategy can reduce hospitalization rates. Consider these suggestions to further protect heart health.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• People with Type 2 diabetes who use omega-3 supplements have a lower incidence of hospitalization for heart failure. Despite advances in drug therapy, the prognosis for heart failure continues to remain poor with a mortality of 60% over one year in people with severe disease

• Factors that can lead to heart failure include high blood press…