For Crohn’s Patients, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Not Effective In Preventing Relapse

Administrationof omega-3 fatty acid supplements did not appear to improve the rate ofrelapse in patients with Crohn’s disease, according to a study releasedon April 9, 2008 in JAMA. Crohn’sDisease is a gastrointestinal disorder which is indicated bychronicinflammation of the wall of the digestive tract, usually in the ileumor large intestines.

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Filed under: Crohn on April 11th, 2008