Omega-3 supplements come up most often when inflammatory joint pain or another persistently reactive pain pattern is being managed over time.
Fish oil is not a stand-alone treatment, but it can be a useful adjunct when the aim is to change the inflammatory environment while rehab continues.
What this involves
- Inflammatory or joint pain, most convincingly in rheumatoid arthritis
- It is well tolerated and a decent source of healthy fats
- The benefit in plain osteoarthritis is unclear, and the ideal dose is still debated
How much
A typical studied amount is a few grams a day of combined EPA plus DHA, and it usually takes several weeks to judge.
Further reading
Safety note
If you take blood thinners, or have surgery coming up, speak to your general doctor or a specialist first
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