Fish Oils May Be Good Supplemental Treatment For Lupus

Omega 3 fish oils may benefit lupus activity according to research presented recently at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, Mass.

Lupus or (Systemic lupus erythematosus) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, joints, lungs, nervous system, and other organs of the body. Patients with lupus may also develop premature cardiovascular disease.

Researchers randomly assigned 60 patients with lupus in a double-blind, placebo controlled trial to determine the effect of dietary supplementation with omega 3 fish oils on disease activity .

The investigators employed various methods to measure lupus disease activity and to study endothelial function and cell damaging free radical molecules in this 24-week study

At the end of the study, participants who had been taking omega 3 fish oils showed significant improvement in all areas of measurement, including improved blood vessel function and a reduction in cell damaging molecules. There was also a significant improvement in a number of the symptoms of active lupus.

Source: Science Daily

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