Effect of Dietary and Supplemental Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Risk of Recurrent Gout Flares
Zhang Y, McCormick N, Rai SK, Choi HK
Published in Arthritis and Rheumatology
Methodology
Internet-based case-crossover study examining dietary and supplemental omega-3 intake preceding gout flares
Key Findings
Higher dietary and supplemental omega-3 intake was associated with lower risk of recurrent gout flares in a dose-dependent manner
Conclusions
Omega-3 intake from diet or supplements may reduce risk of recurrent gout attacks
Limitations
Case-crossover design relies on recall; residual confounding; not placebo-controlled
Supplements Studied
To determine the relationship between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) consumption (dietary or supplemental) and risk of gout flares.
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