Discover more effects of omega-3 fish oil

Consuming omega-3 fish oil has long been a healthy habit for many people, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, heart and brain protection, and many other benefits.

Now, new research published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports has revealed a surprising benefit of omega-3 fish oil for a kidney-related disease and many other important diseases.

New research discovers additional unexpected benefits of omega-3 fish oil

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Apical periodontitis and kidney disease

Chronic apical periodontitis (periodontitis around the root of the tooth) is an inflammation caused by tooth decay that spreads to the root canal and causes infection. Patients may not know they have the disease until bone is destroyed, teeth become loose, and eventually tooth loss may occur. However, in immunocompromised individuals, the disease can become acute, causing pain, swelling, and pus.

Notably, the study highlighted a two-way link between apical periodontitis and several diseases, including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and especially kidney disease, according to the science news site Scitech Daily.

To find out whether consuming omega-3 fish oil (known for its anti-inflammatory properties) and increasing exercise can help improve apical periodontitis, scientists at the Araçatuba School of Dentistry - São Paulo State University (Brazil) conducted a study by inducing apical periodontitis in 30 mice and dividing them into 3 groups.

• Group 1: Control, no intervention.
• Group 2: Mice were exercised by swimming for 30 days.
• Group 3: Mice swam and received omega-3 fish oil supplements for 30 days.

Research provides new evidence of the benefits of exercise and omega-3 fish oil on the immune system, particularly for oral health

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Exercise and omega-3 supplementation reduce apical periodontitis

The results found that the exercise group of mice performed better than the control group. However, when the exercise group was supplemented with omega-3, the effect became superior, regulating the immune response and controlling infection became much better, according to Scitech Daily.

Specifically, mice that exercised and were supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids had significantly reduced infections and apical periodontitis. Analysis showed that the control group had moderate levels of inflammatory cytokines, while the exercise group had lower levels. Meanwhile, the exercise group that was supplemented with omega-3 fish oil had the lowest levels of inflammatory cytokines.

According to the researchers, this is the first evidence that combining moderate exercise with omega-3 supplementation can significantly reduce apical periodontitis. This combination approach helped slow the spread of bacteria, minimize bone loss, balance the release of inflammatory molecules, and build and maintain tissue.

In mice, exercise alone improved overall, local immune response regulation. However, exercise supplemented with omega-3 fish oil enhanced the effect, explains study author Dr. Ana Paula Fernandes Ribeiro from Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University.

This study provides new evidence of the benefits of exercise and omega-3 fish oil on the immune system, particularly for oral health and related diseases. They conclude that this is an important effect.

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