China-based Beijing Friendship Hospital’s Dr. Jing Yu and colleagues searched several databases to identify how Omega-3 acids compared to isocaloric nutrition. Researchers included nine randomized trials and 623 participants in the study.
Here’s what they found.
1. An omega-3 regime resulted in decreased levels of C-reactive protein, interleukin-6.
2. The regime increased levels of albumin, D3+ T cells, CD4+ T cells and CD4+/CD8+ ratio compared to isocaloric nutrition.
3. There was no difference in tumor necrosis between the two variables.
4. CD8 + T cells decreased with Omega-3 acids compared to isocaloric nutrition.
Researchers concluded, “Our meta-analysis revealed that n-3 PUFAs are effective in improving the nutritional status and immune function of GI cancer patients undergoing surgery as they effectively enhance immunity and attenuate the inflammatory response.”
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