Fish Oil Fast Fact #196: Preliminary Studies Indicate that Fish Oil Fights Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a painful and often embarrassing affliction. It leads to a serious inflammation of the bowels which often become chronic and highly problematic over time. This disease is difficult to talk about, and many people leave it untreated rather than deal with the discussions with doctors and possibly loved ones that would lead to effective treatment. In addition, people with Crohn’s disease often isolate themselves to avoid embarrassing discussions about their condition.

However, there does appear to be some hope for treating the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, even if there is currently no cure. Fish oil, which is high in omega 3 fatty acids, appears to alleviate and even eliminate Crohn’s disease symptoms in many people. In a year-long study, 69 percent of the group who received a fish oil supplement remained symptom-free for an entire year, while only 28 percent of the placebo group managed to avoid problems and symptoms for that period of time.

If you or a loved one is suffering from Crohn’s disease, talk to a doctor about treating the symptoms with a daily omega 3 fish oil supplement.

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