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Post by morningstar on Jul 27, 2007 14:28:32 GMT -5
Omega-3 diet benefits patients with lung problems Highlight: CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, has published a study that determined a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids benefits patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by improving their lung function and ability to exercise. Original source: www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=35578 Summary: A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fish, canola oil, and walnuts, can have anti-inflammatory effects and improve the exercise capacity for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). - For two years, Japanese researchers followed 32 patients with COPD on an omega-3 fatty acid-rich diet (treatment group) and 32 patients with COPD on a non-omega-3 fatty acid-rich diet (nontreatment group). - Every three months, dyspnea scores, levels of inflammatory mediators, and exercise capacity were recorded. - Overall, results showed that dyspnea scores and exercise capacity significantly improved and inflammatory mediators significantly decreased for patients in the treatment group, while there was no significant change in the nontreatment group. - Researchers suggest that nutritional support with an omega-3 fatty acid-rich diet is a safe and practical method for treating COPD. - The study appears in the December issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians. |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 27, 2007 16:24:28 GMT -5
I remember reading something about that somewhere. Well; I'm good about the fish (sort of) and the canola oil but not that great in the "nut" department. (Mind you there's probably a few who would argue the point  ) |
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Post by cocojax on Jul 27, 2007 16:55:45 GMT -5
Jackie, there are a lot of foods and dairy that have omega 3 added to them. I buy eggs, yogurts etc. so I will just have to find more cause I don't like fish, and we don't really use a lot of oil. Good find, thanks Rose |
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Post by the bear on Jul 28, 2007 8:38:04 GMT -5
I wish they had tested a larger group than just 32 people. As far as omega 3 great. And Jackie I have trouble with nuts too. Have to find my choppers to chew. Welcome back Rosemarie~good post.  |
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Post by guest on Jul 28, 2007 9:56:41 GMT -5
How much Omega 3 does a person need a day, the article does not say? Is taking a pill as effective as what you get in fish and walnuts? and why are just walnuts singled out?
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 28, 2007 10:18:20 GMT -5
If I remember correctly people who don't get a lot of mega 3 in their diet can take a supplement but I'm not sure "how much" a person needs.
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Post by LindaNY on Jul 28, 2007 10:26:04 GMT -5
Several years ago, I went to the Cleveland Clinic to see a cardiologist and get checked out.
He recommended I follow the Atkins Diet and take 6,000 mg of Omega3 fish oil and 800 mg folic acid. He said heart attacks are caused by inflammation of the arteries and those two supplements would help a lot.
It stands to reason that Omega3 would help fight other inflammations such as those of the lung and arthritis too.
We also eat some fish and a lot of walnuts, pecans and almonds.
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