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Omega-3 fatty acid (FA) supplements can benefit your joints and cardiovascular system, but what about the pain of fibromyalgia? A small, one-month study involving 12 fibromyalgia patients showed improvements in tender point pain counts, chest expansion (e.g., less muscle tightness), and perceived fatigue levels.1 Even total cholesterol dropped with the supplementation of 1,500 mg per day of the combined two key omega-3 FAs: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
A Little Omega-3 Could Reduce Your Pain and Fatigue
Seeded on Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:38 PM EDT
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Prior to supplementing with the omega-3 FA, the fibromyalgia patient could barely do household chores, such as vacuuming the carpet, and her pain was 8 on a scale of 0 to 10 (where 0 is no pain and 10 is worst possible pain). After taking the EPA/DHA for seven months, her function and grip strength were much improved and she rated her pain 3 on the scale.
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