30 Apr 2015 Blackmores Institute High omega 3 intake reduces cardiovascular mortality risk study 30 Apr 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News A high intake of omega 3 fatty acids may prevent cardiovascular mortality associated with an increased resting heart rate, a Japanese study shows. Increased resting heart rate (RHR) independently predicts cardiovascular mortality. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.