According to a thorough study funded by the National Institutes of Health, omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil, show promise for preserving lung health.
According to new research from a sizable, comprehensive study in healthy individuals funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), omega-3 fatty acids, which are rich in fish and fish oil supplements, seem promising for sustaining lung health. The study offers the greatest evidence of this link to date and emphasises the necessity of adding omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, particularly in light of the fact that many Americans fall short of the recommended amounts. The study’s findings were published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a section of the NIH, provided the majority of the funding for the study.
“We know a lot about the role of diet in cancer and cardiovascular diseases, but the role of diet in chronic lung disease is somewhat understudied,” said corresponding author Patricia A. Cassano, Ph.D., director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. “This study adds to growing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids, which are part of a healthy diet, may be important for lung health too.”
Interest in Nutritional Interventions is Growing
Understanding whether nutritional therapies might aid in the prevention of lung disease has recently attracted more attention. Omega-3 fatty acids have a history of well-established anti-inflammatory actions, which has led to earlier studies linking them to potential advantages. However, until today, there haven’t been many thorough research looking into this connection.
Researchers designed a two-part study to find out more about the relationship between lung function over time and blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
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