A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that heart attack patients who had the highest intake of Omega-3 fatty acids from food rather than supplements had a 47 percent lower risk of ventricular ectopy. Ventricular ectopy is a form of heart rhythm abnormality that can result in sudden death. The best natural sources of Omega-3s are walnuts (I eat a small handful, about 1/4 cup, a day), kale and brussel sprouts (yum), salmon, herring and mackerel. I suggest that you include at least three serviing of Omega-3 rich food in your diet every day.
Source: Smith, P. J., et al. (2009) "Association Between n-3 Fatty Acid Consumption and Ventricular Ectopy after Myocardial Infarction," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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