Omega-3 and Pulmonary Disease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Clinical studies have reported that oral fish oil supplementation has beneficial effects in rheumatoid arthritis and among some asthmatics
2. The omega-3 fatty acid docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) cyreduces the risk of peripheral arterial disease associated with smoking.
3. An 8-month treatment with omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) has a positive effects, such as decreasing inflammation, in patients with cystic fibrosis.
4. Omega-3 fatty acids may have a protective effect against mucus over-production caused by pulmonary bacterial colonization in cystic fibrosis.
5. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces inflammatory biomarkers, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and interleukin-8 concentrations in cystic fibrosis patients.
6. DHA increases resistance to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection (lungs).
7. Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for children with bronchial asthma.
8. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may have a therapeutic role in attenuating pulmonary hypertension.
9. Dietary Omega-3 fatty acids may protect smokers against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
10. Higher intake of omega 3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of pneumonia.

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