Study fish oil consumption effectively worked against asthma symptoms

Researchers are studying the effects of fish oil on asthma
Many adult people around the world are suffering from the effects of asthma. Researchers now found that healthy oils in cold-water fish and fish oil supplements could be helpful in treating asthma.

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil regulate the function of immune cells (B cells). This could help fish oil to more effectively combat the negative effects of asthma. The physicians published the results of their study in the journal "Journal of Clinical Investigation".

Fish oil and fish oil supplements can help people with asthma relieve their symptoms. (Image: tunedin / fotolia.com)

Physicians are studying the effect of omega-3 on IgE antibodies
To further investigate the effects of fish oil on adult asthma patients, the researchers took blood samples from 17 subjects and subsequently isolated their B immune cells in the laboratory. So the experts wanted to determine the effect of products with pure Omega-3 on so-called IgE antibodies and other molecules. These are related to respiratory disease.

Many participants took anti-inflammatory corticosteroids
Many of the patients who voluntarily participated in the study took so-called anti-inflammatory corticosteroids. This happened either in the form of pills or through an asthma inhaler - depending on the severity of their asthma condition.

All subjects responded to the intake of omega-3 fatty acids
The results of the study showed that all subjects reacted to omega-3 fatty acids to some degree. This was confirmed by a reduction in the level of IgE antibodies, the researchers explain in their study.

Oral steroids diminish the effect of omega-3 treatment
But there was also an unexpected finding in the investigation. The cells of a small subset of patients taking oral steroids did not respond as well to treatment with omega-3, explains author. Richard P. Phipps.

The fish oil used in the study was of a special high quality composition
The expert added that any fish oil supplements used during the study were of a special high quality composition. However, consumers should exercise caution when buying normal fish oils.

Evidence has been found for positive impact of taking high quality fish oil
It requires high-quality standardized material that has been correctly processed and stored before the results of the current study can be compared with other studies, says the expert. Phipps. Our study used the pure biologically active products from fish oil. These are known as 17-HDHA. "We have found clear evidence of the positive effects of taking high quality fish oil," adds the physician.

Fish oil can stop inflammation without suppressing the immune system
Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids have been previously associated with many health benefits. For example, other studies have shown that fish oil during pregnancy lowers the risk of newborns' asthma. After ingestion, the fatty acids transform into special so-called pro-resolve mediators, which can stop inflammation without suppressing the immune system. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods such as linseed oil, salmon, tuna, anchovies and walnuts. (As)