Does omega-3 lower blood pressure?: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Aug 28;99(35):e21955. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021955.

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a clinically common cardiovascular disease, resulting in many complications. Omega-3 might be beneficial in lowering blood pressure. This protocol will be performed to evaluate the effects of omega-3 on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Methods: We will search both the electronical databases and paper-published journals. Endnote software will be used to complete study screening and data extraction by 2 reviewers independently. Review Manager software will be used to synthesize the data. The primary outcomes are systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Secondary outcome is the adverse effects.

Results: The results of this study will propose a trustworthy evidence to evaluate the effects of omega-3 on blood pressure of hypertensive patients.

Conclusion: The conclusion of our systematic review will reply whether omega-3 is an effectual intervention to lower blood pressure of hypertensive patients.

Ethics: This review does not require ethical approval because all of the data analyzed in this review have been published.

Registration number: INPLASY202070103 (DOI number: 10.37766/inplasy2020.7.0103).

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure / drug effects*
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / pharmacology
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / prevention & control*
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic
  • Systematic Reviews as Topic

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3