“Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Naproxen” Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study Evaluates Omega-3 and Nonsteroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)

Numerous studies on rheumatoid arthritis and Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) have indicated significant anti-inflammatory attributes of Omega-3s. However, due to the patient’s use of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID) during clinical trials, a controlled double blind trial studied 67 patients with active rheumatoid arthritis to evaluate Omega-3’s

Fish oils are a rich source of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC PUFA). The specific fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, are homologues of the n-6 fatty acid, arachidonic acid (AA). This chemistry provides for antagonism by n-3 LC PUFA of AA metabolism to pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic n-6 eicosanoids, as well as production of less active n-3 eicosanoids. In addition, n-3

In this study, Omega-3 EPA and DHA relieves pain from rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints. There is no cure for the disease, and conventional treatments may only provide limited relief to the pain-stricken patient. In recent years, considerable attention has focussed on fish oil as a form of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The omega-3 fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic

Research suggests that Omega-3 EPA benefits the heart and circulatory system by promoting healthy blood triglycerides and blood flow. EPA also plays a role in the natural body movement of joints.

EPA is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and researchers have found encourage results using EPA as a protective agent for various inflammatory conditions.

Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals are important for optimal health. The cells

Dietary supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves the prognosis of chronic inflammatory diseases, including atherosclerosis. The mechanism underlying these beneficial effects, however, remains to be elucidated. Here we show that EPA protects endothelial cells from anoikis through upregulation of the cellular FLICE (Fas-associating protein with death domain-like interleukin-1-converting enzyme)-inhibitory protein (cFLIP), an endogenous inhibitor of caspase-8. EPA-induced upregulation of cFLIP expression was partially suppressed by

Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Gallivare Hospital, Sweden. bjorn.sundstrom@nll.se

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on disease variables and drug consumption in patients with ankylosing spondylitis(AS). METHODS: Twenty-four patients were randomized to either a low-dose (1.95 g omega-3/day) or a high-dose (4.55 g omega-3/day) supplement. Disease activity, functional impairment, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and drug consumption were assessed during visits at baseline

Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. maroonjc@upmc.edu

BACKGROUND: The use of NSAID medications is a well-established effective therapy for both acute and chronic nonspecific neck and back pain. Extreme complications, including gastric ulcers, bleeding, myocardial infarction, and even deaths, are associated with their use. An alternative treatment with fewer side effects that also reduces the inflammatory response and thereby reduces

Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

Prostaglandins and leukotrienes are lipid mediators that carry out pivotal roles in host defense and acute inflammation. Failure to completely resolve an acute inflammatory response can lead to chronic inflammation, scarring, and eventual loss of tissue function. Until recently, it was

Rheumatology Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia. lcleland@mail.rah.sa.gov.au

There is a general belief among doctors, in part grounded in experience, that patients with arthritis need nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Implicit in this view is that these patients require the symptomatic relief provided by inhibiting synthesis of nociceptive prostaglandin E2, a downstream product of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which is inhibited by NSAIDs. However, the

Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada.

Between 40% and 60% of Americans use complementary and alternative medicine to manage medical conditions, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 PUFAs) have been used to treat joint pain associated with several inflammatory conditions. We conducted a meta-analysis

Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115; email: cnserhan@zeus.bwh.harvard.edu , ryang@zeus.bwh.harvard.edu , Stephanie.Yacoubian@cshs.org.

The popular view that all lipid mediators are pro-inflammatory arises largely from the finding that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs block the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. The resolution of inflammation was widely held as a passive event until