30 May 2018 Blackmores Institute Omega-3 inversely associated with mortality 30 May 2018 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News A new study has found a positive association between higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells and increased longevity, leading researchers to call for the Omega-3 Index to be included in risk measurement algorithms. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.