Degenerative rotator cuff tears are associated with a low Omega-3 Index

Conclusions: Patients with full thickness degenerative rotator cuff tears had a significantly lower Omega-3 Index than controls without rotator cuff tendinopathy. Whether a lower Omega-3 Index represents an independent risk factor for degenerative rotator cuff tears should be further investigated, e.g. in a longitudinal study.

Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids (PLEFA) - July 11, 2019 Category: Lipidology Source Type: research