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  "abstract": "Background: Omega-3 fatty acids exert anti-inflammatory and hemodynamic effects; however, their concurrent effects in patients receiving treatment for hypertension and dyslipidemia remain incompletely characterized. Objective: To evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of supplementation with pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 fatty acids on inflammatory biomarkers, central and brachial blood pressure including office and 24 h ambulatory measurements, and vascular function in this population. Methods: In this exploratory, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial, 100 adults received omega-3 ethyl esters at a capsule dose of 2 g/day or a matching placebo for 12 weeks, in addition to stable usual pharmacological treatment. Treatment effects were estimated using linear mixed-effects models. p-values were nominal, and 95% confidence intervals were not adjusted for multiplicity. Results: Compared with placebo, omega-3 supplementation was associated with greater reductions in the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR; −0.43; 95% CI, −0.73 to −0.13; p = 0.005), ferritin (−47.32 ng/mL; 95% CI, −77.55 to −17.08; p = 0.003), daytime systolic blood pressure (−6.52 mmHg; 95% CI, −10.66 to −2.39; p = 0.002), nighttime diastolic blood pressure (−5.55 mmHg; 95% CI, −9.87 to −1.22; p = 0.013), central systolic blood pressure (−6.71 mmHg; 95% CI, −12.22 to −1.20; p = 0.019), and estimated pulse wave velocity (−0.77 m/s; 95% CI, −1.19 to −0.36; p < 0.001). Conclusions: The trial identified exploratory signals involving NLR, ferritin, selected ambulatory blood-pressure measures, central systolic blood pressure, and algorithm-derived ePWV. Multiplicity, limited sample size, and incomplete outcome availability preclude confirmatory interpretation. Independent replication in larger, prospectively registered trials with clearly specified endpoints and reproducible sample-size calculations is required.",
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    "Santa María de la Salud Medical Center, Av. del Libertador 16131, San Isidro 1643, Buenos Aires, Argentina",
    "Institute for Biomedical Research, School of Medical Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, National Scientific and Technical Research Council, Alicia Moreau de Justo 1600, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires 1107, Argentina",
    "Center of Hypertension, Institute of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario Austral, Av.Perón 1500, Pilar 1629, Buenos Aires, Argentina",
    "Cholesterol Clinic, Hospital Universitario Austral, Av.Perón 1500, Pilar 1629, Buenos Aires, Argentina"
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      "name": "Sebastián Eduardo Obregón",
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  "doi": "10.3390/nu18213717",
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  "published": "2026-11-09",
  "publisher": "MDPI AG",
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  "title": "Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation on Inflammatory Biomarkers and Ambulatory and Central Blood Pressure in Patients Treated for Hypertension and Dyslipidemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial",
  "title_text": "Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation on Inflammatory Biomarkers and Ambulatory and Central Blood Pressure in Patients Treated for Hypertension and Dyslipidemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial",
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  "updated_at": "2026-11-10T00:21:40Z",
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  "venue": "Nutrients",
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