Fish Oil Fast Fact #151: Fish Oil May Fight Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that periodically causes a patient’s joints, limbs and even connective tissues and organs to become inflamed. While lupus is something of a chronic condition, if it eventually affects the heart, lungs or brain then death can result, and the intermediate stages of the disease can be incredibly painful. However, there appears to be some new hope on the horizon for people with lupus. Omega 3 fatty acids, essential nutrients found in fish oil, have been shown to alleviate inflammation throughout the body, thereby easing the lupus symptoms (Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 2008). If you have lupus or if the disease runs in your family, you may be able to delay the onset of the disease, prevent it entirely or dramatically ease your symptoms through monitored use of fish oil as a means to elevating your omega 3 levels. This particular treatment is also relevant for people with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic migraines and muscle fatigue.

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