Fish oil and the immune system
Fish oil contains uniquely high amounts of n‐3 (or omega‐3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). N‐3 PUFA‐rich diets are associated with suppression of the immune system, and populations which have high dietary intakes of fish, such as Greenland Eskimos, have a low incidence of inflammatory and auto...
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cremerald:10.1108/00346659510078240 2024-06-09T07:45:45+00:00 Fish oil and the immune system Hughes, David A. 1995 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00346659510078240 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full-xml/10.1108/00346659510078240 https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/00346659510078240/full/xml https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/00346659510078240/full/html en eng Emerald https://www.emerald.com/insight/site-policies Nutrition & Food Science volume 95, issue 2, page 12-16 ISSN 0034-6659 journal-article 1995 cremerald https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659510078240 2024-05-15T13:22:54Z Fish oil contains uniquely high amounts of n‐3 (or omega‐3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). N‐3 PUFA‐rich diets are associated with suppression of the immune system, and populations which have high dietary intakes of fish, such as Greenland Eskimos, have a low incidence of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. These observations have led to a growing interest in the potential use of n ‐3 PUFAs as a nutritionally‐based approach to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and other inflammatory disorders. Although fish oils may not be as effective as either steroidal or non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory medications, they may prove useful in reducing the dosage (and associated side‐effects) of these medications required to bring about clinical benefit. A greater understanding of the mechanisms by which fish oil affects immune function should aid in improving its efficacy in the treatment of over‐reactive immune disorders. Article in Journal/Newspaper eskimo* Greenland Emerald Greenland Nutrition & Food Science 95 2 12 16 |
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Fish oil contains uniquely high amounts of n‐3 (or omega‐3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). N‐3 PUFA‐rich diets are associated with suppression of the immune system, and populations which have high dietary intakes of fish, such as Greenland Eskimos, have a low incidence of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. These observations have led to a growing interest in the potential use of n ‐3 PUFAs as a nutritionally‐based approach to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and other inflammatory disorders. Although fish oils may not be as effective as either steroidal or non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory medications, they may prove useful in reducing the dosage (and associated side‐effects) of these medications required to bring about clinical benefit. A greater understanding of the mechanisms by which fish oil affects immune function should aid in improving its efficacy in the treatment of over‐reactive immune disorders. |
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