Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints.

This condition is caused by the development of an inflammatory reaction that, from an initial stage that is not very severe, gets worse and worse until it leads to loss of joint function.

It affects mostly between the ages of 40 and 60 and is 4 times more common among women.

Some population-based analyses have shown that regular consumption of fish, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, is associated with a lower incidence of the disease.

Alongside these preliminary studies, other research has shown that Omega-3 administration dose-dependently reduces the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Consumption of these fatty acids also reduces the need to use anti-inflammatory drugs to control the pain associated with this condition.

Finally, several studies have shown that Omega-3s can reduce symptoms by keeping inflammatory reactions in the body under control.