Omega-3s and their nutritional benefits have been known for years, with people consuming them for ages. However, new research published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage indicates for the first time that omega-3 fats supplied by fish oil may “substantially and significantly” reduce the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis as humans age.
University of Bristol (England) researchers evaluated the effect of omega-3 fats on a breed of guinea pigs genetically predisposed to develop osteoarthritis in a similar manner to humans. One group of guinea pigs enjoyed a diet including a full spectrum of omega-3 fats (EPA and DHA); this group’s results were tested against a second group of non-supplemented animals.