SynthesisInternational journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative Efficacy of Nutritional Supplements in Modulating Lung Function and Exercise Capacity in COPD Patients: A Network Meta-Analysis.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Pooled it
- Immunomodulatory Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Mechanistic Insights and Health Implications.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2025Review
- Nutritional Support of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Associations of the C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte index with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among individuals with cardiovascular disease: evidence from the NHANES 2001-2010.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2025Article
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Chronic Lung Diseases: A Narrative Review of Impacts from Womb to Tomb.The Journal of nutrition · 2025Review
- From metabolic alterations to chronic inflammation: mechanisms and immunoregulation of metabolic reprogramming in COPD.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Review
- Natural Products for the Management of Asthma and COPD.Handbook of experimental pharmacology · 2025Review
- Association between polyunsaturated fatty acids dietary intake and pulmonary function among American children: NHANES 2007-2012.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Lipid mediators of inhalation exposure-induced pulmonary toxicity and inflammation.Inhalation toxicology · 2024Review
- The association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the mediating role of dietary inflammatory index.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Article
- Roles of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Managing Cognitive Impairment in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Review.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Distinguishing science from pseudoscience in commercial respiratory interventions: an evidence-based guide for health and exercise professionals.European journal of applied physiology · 2023Review
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- Using system biology and bioinformatics to identify the influences of COVID-19 co-infection with influenza virus on COPD.Functional & integrative genomics · 2023Article
- Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Managing Comorbid Mood Disorders in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Association Between C-Reactive Protein and Albumin Ratios and Risk of Mortality in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2023Article
- Specialized pro-resolving mediators as modulators of immune responses.Seminars in immunology · 2022Review
- Anti-Inflammatory Function of Fatty Acids and Involvement of Their Metabolites in the Resolution of Inflammation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.International journal of molecular sciences · 2021Review
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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
purposeOmega-3 fatty acid is an emerging hotspot on anti-inflammation and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is known as a chronic inflammatory disease. The effect of Omega-3 fatty acid supplement on patients with COPD remains mixed for insufficient evidence. This systematic review and meta-analysis is based on neat randomized controlled trials trying to give a clearer impression on the effect of Omega-3 on patients with COPD.
methodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statements. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published in electronic databases including Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) by May 10, 2021 were searched. Data extracted from 6 predetermined domains (nutritional condition, lipid composition, inflammatory biomarker, lung function, physical endurance and quality of life [QoL]) were reviewed and analyzed.
resultsA total of 8 RCTs evaluating 418 patients (age, mean [SD] = 67.3 [10.2] years) were included. Statistical differences were found in 3 parameters of 3 domains - weight (Wt) (0.25 [95% CI, 0.02 to 0.48],
conclusionComparing with placebo, Omega-3 intake was associated with more weight-gaining, LDL increase and IL-6 reduction. These results should be interpreted cautiously for the quality and quantity of available evidence are limited.
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