World Nutrition Journal
Vol. 7 No. i2 (2024): Volume 07 Issue 2, February 2024

Effect of omega-3 supplementation on osteoarthritis: An evidence-based case report

Jessica Ferdi (Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia – Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital)
Diana Sunardi (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia – Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital Jl Salemba Raya no 6, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Feb 2024

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis is marked by mild inflammation, causing cartilage damage that leads to bone remodelling and potentially reduces the quality of life. Omega-3 has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help mitigate cartilage damage. Objective: This research aims to determine the role of omega-3 in relieving pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Methods: A literature search was conducted using advanced searching on three large databases: PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus. The search used Mesh terms according to the criteria. After assessing the relevance and suitability of the literature, two articles were selected and critically evaluated based on Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine. Results: Two systematic review-meta-analyses that meet the PICO and eligibility criteria were found. One of the literature sources does not demonstrate the effect of omega-3 supplementation on joint pain, while the other literature source shows the beneficial effects of omega-3 in reducing joint pain in osteoarthritis. Conclusion: Omega-3 supplementation can alleviate joint pain in individuals with osteoarthritis. Providing omega-3 may be worth considering.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

WNJ

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

World Nutrition Journal was founded in 2016 as the official journal of Indonesian Nutrition Association. It aims to publish high quality articles in the field of community, clinical, and critical care aspects of nutrition sciences. World Nutrition Journal (abbreviated: W Nutr J) is an English ...