Omega‐3 Fatty Acids: Not Really Fishy; Lessons Learned.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Kremer, Joel M.
- Source
- Arthritis & Rheumatology. Jun2024, Vol. 76 Issue 6, p836-838. 3p.
- Subject
- *PROTEINURIA
*GLUTATHIONE
*CARDIOVASCULAR diseases
*OMEGA-3 fatty acids
*RHEUMATOID arthritis
*OLIVE oil
*NEUTROPHILS
*FISHES
*BIOCHEMISTRY
*FOOD habits
*INFLAMMATION
*DIETARY supplements
*INTERLEUKINS
- Language
- ISSN
- 2326-5191
The article presents the discussion on potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) on inflammatory diseases, citing studies on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Topics include human studies demonstrated reductions in leukotriene B4 levels and interleukin 1 production alongside clinical benefits in RA patients receiving n-3 FA supplements; and origin and sources of n-3 FAs, their effects on inflammatory diseases, and findings from human studies on RA patients.