The omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to prevent or slow the progression of osteoarthritis
New research has shown for the first time that the omega-3 found in fish oil could reduce "substantial and significant" signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
According to a study by the University of Bristol, funded by the Arthritis Research UK and published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, diets rich in omega-3 in guinea pigs that develop osteoarthritis naturally, reduced disease by 50 % in comparison with a standard diet.
The research represents a major step forward in demonstrating that omega-3 fatty acids, either from fish oil or flax oil can help slow the progression of osteoarthritis or even prevent its occurrence, confirming anecdotal reports and "old wives tales" about the benefits of fish oil for joint health.
Lead researcher Dr John Tarlton, the research group Matrix Biology Research, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, said the usual first signs of the disease, such as the degradation of collagen in cartilage and loss of the molecules that give it its shock absorbing properties, decreased with omega-3.
Based on the results of his study, Dr. Tarlton said that the forthcoming government guidelines on consumption of omega-3 fatty acids from food could be effective in reducing osteoarthritis. Fish oil is far more effective than based supplement flaxseed oil, but for vegetarians, flaxseed oil is still a viable alternative
New research has shown for the first time that the omega-3 found in fish oil could reduce "substantial and significant" signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
According to a study by the University of Bristol, funded by the Arthritis Research UK and published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, diets rich in omega-3 in guinea pigs that develop osteoarthritis naturally, reduced disease by 50 % in comparison with a standard diet.
The research represents a major step forward in demonstrating that omega-3 fatty acids, either from fish oil or flax oil can help slow the progression of osteoarthritis or even prevent its occurrence, confirming anecdotal reports and "old wives tales" about the benefits of fish oil for joint health.
Lead researcher Dr John Tarlton, the research group Matrix Biology Research, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, said the usual first signs of the disease, such as the degradation of collagen in cartilage and loss of the molecules that give it its shock absorbing properties, decreased with omega-3.
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