A dose-response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials investigating the effects of omega-3 supplementation on body weight in patients with cancer cachexia

Cachexia is one of the side effects of cancer diseases that can be reduced weight, and lower overall survival. Weight loss has been associated with adverse outcomes in both cancer patients and patients with benign diseases. There is no definitive treatment for fully reverse cachexia. studies showed higher levels of inflammatory markers in patient with cachectic cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the dose-response effects of omega-3 as an anti-inflammatory supplement on body weight in patients with cancer cachexia.
Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Meta-analysis Source Type: research