A meta-analysis of the analgesic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for inflammatory joint pain

RJ Goldberg, J Katz - Pain, 2007 - Elsevier
Between 40% and 60% of Americans use complementary and alternative medicine to
manage medical conditions, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. Omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) have been used to treat joint pain associated with
several inflammatory conditions. We conducted a meta-analysis of 17 randomized,
controlled trials assessing the pain relieving effects of ω-3 PUFAs in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis or joint pain secondary to inflammatory bowel disease and …