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About 40% to 60% of Americans use complementary and alternative medicine
for medical conditions and disease prevention and to promote health
and well-being. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been used to
treat joint pain associated with inflammation. The researchers analyzed
17 randomized, controlled studies assessing the pain relieving effects
of omega-3 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or joint pain secondary
to inflammatory bowel disease and menstrual pain. Use of omega-3 for
3-4 months reduced patient-reported joint pain intensity, minutes of
morning stiffness, number of painful and/or tender joints, and taking
NSAIDs. The results may indicate that omega-3 can be an attractive adjunctive
treatment for joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and joint
pain secondary to inflammatory bowel disease and menstrual pain. Goldberg
R; Katz J. Adapted from Pain. 2007 May;129(1-2):210-23.
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