Influence of different supplementation on platelet aggregation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

ConclusionsCo-administration of supplementation-concentrated fish oil may reduce platelet aggregation in adults with RA.Key Points• Omega-3 PUFAs are essential for health and are known to possess anti-inflammatory properties, improving cardiovascular health as well as benefiting inflammatory diseases..• In this paper, we report on anti-aggregation effects n-3 PUFAs and ɤ-linolenic acid in RA.• The risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is increased in RA, and dietary supplementation of n-3 PUFA may have preventive potential for the cardiovascular management in rheumatoid arthritis.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research