Rheumatoid arthritis: can omega-3s help?

Dear Chiara,

the usefulness of supplements of polyunsaturated polyunsaturated fatty acids (particularly EPA and DHA) as anadjunctive supplementation to pharmacological supplementation in chronic inflammatory rheumatic and autoimmune diseases has been highlighted by several clinical studies. The main mechanism of action by which the omega-3 fatty acids is the inhibition of the synthesis of molecules (called eicosanoids) with proinflammatory activity derived from arachidonic acid, an omega-6.

Following the advice of your rheumatologist, you may be able to supplement your diet with 2-3 capsules/day of thefish oil supplement Omegor Vitality 1000 to be taken before a main meal. Progressively, this omega-3 supplement could also be useful in relieving chronic pain associated with the condition and reduce the use of anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs..

I remain available for further information.

Sincerely, Dr. Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and pharmaceutical chemist