Might ankylosing spondylitis respond to omega-3 fatty acids?
A small study out of Sweden suggests it might.
24 patients with ankylosing spondylitis were given omega-3 or placebo for 21 weeks.
- Patients taking 4.55 grams of omega-3 daily showed a significant decrease in disease activity as measured by the Bath Ankylosing Disease Activity Index (patient response to 6 questions about disease severity).
- There was, however, no change in drug use or functional capacity.
- Those taking a lower dose (1.95 grams of omega-3 per day) showed no response.
Interesting, but you know what they say, “More research is needed.”
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12/15/06 10:31 JR