[Clinical application of omega-3-fatty acids (cod-liver oil)].

Abstract

A range of prospective studies have proven high efficacy of omega3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega3-FA, cod-liver oil (CLO)) in secondary prophylaxis of atherosclerosis and its complications. Monotherapy with CLO or its combination with statines in natients with hypertriglyceridemia substantially lowers triglyceride level. Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, including the capability of prostaglandin production reduction, clinical application of omega3-FA is indicated in high risk of preterm delivery, and in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. In the latter CLO application allows reduction of the dose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and improves chief clinical symptoms (reduces pain and morning joint stiffness.)

• Authors: A E Vermel'
• Journal: Klinicheskaia meditsina (Klin Med (Mosk)) Vol. 83 Issue 10 Pg. 51-7 ( 2005) ISSN: 0023-2149 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• PMID: 16320848 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
• Fatty Acids, Omega-3
• Hypolipidemic Agents
• Triglycerides
• Cod Liver Oil

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Arthritis, Rheumatoid (diet therapy, drug therapy)
• Cardiovascular Diseases (diet therapy, drug therapy, prevention & control)
• Cod Liver Oil (therapeutic use)
• Coronary Disease (diet therapy, drug therapy)
• Dietary Supplements
• Drug Therapy, Combination
• Fatty Acids, Omega-3 (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Hypertriglyceridemia (drug therapy, prevention & control)
• Hypolipidemic Agents (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Obstetric Labor, Premature (drug therapy, prevention & control)
• Pregnancy
• Prospective Studies
• Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
• Triglycerides (blood)