Linolenic Acid Affects Repolarization of the Heart

Category: Conditions of the Circulatory System , Diet and Nutrition , Dietary Supplements

A recent study published in the May issue of the Journal of American College of Cardiology investigated the effects of linolenic acid on the repolarization of the ventricles of the heart. Abnormal repolarization can result in arrhythmia and cardiac arrest, a significant cause of death.

The study found that linolenic acid does exert a protective effect against abnormally long repolarization, and may decrease the incidence of arrhythmia. This effect was observed in both men and women in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Family Heart study. Further double-blind studies are needed to confirm any protective effect that linolenic acid may have.

Posted by Kristopher Foster on June 28, 2013 11:00 AM