Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and pain, inflammatory cytokines, and quality of life in endometriosis - PubMed
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- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may help reduce pain and inflammation in endometriosis.
- The study compared conventional therapy (2021-2022) with conventional therapy plus omega-3 supplementation (2023-2024).
- Patients taking omega-3 PUFAs showed greater pain reduction, lower inflammatory biomarkers (IL-6, TNF-α, CRP), and improved quality of life (SF-36 scores).
- Median intake of EPA plus DHA was 900 mg/day for 12 weeks.
- Omega-3 supplementation was independently associated with significant improvements in pain and quality of life metrics.
- Findings suggest omega-3 PUFAs as a beneficial adjunct therapy for endometriosis, but further randomized studies are needed.