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    1989

    Fish-oil dietary supplementation in patients with Raynaud phenomenon: a double-blind, controlled, prospective study

    DiGiacomo RA, Kremer JM, Shah DM

    Published in The American Journal of Medicine

    Methodology

    Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 12 weeks of fish oil in primary and secondary Raynaud phenomenon.

    Key Findings

    Fish oil increased the time to onset of cold-induced vasospasm and improved tolerance in primary Raynaud only.

    Conclusions

    Fish oil may modestly improve cold tolerance in primary Raynaud phenomenon.

    Limitations

    Small, old trial; no benefit in secondary disease.

    Supplements Studied

    Fish oil increased the time to onset of cold-induced vasospasm and improved tolerance in primary Raynaud only.

    Related Health Concerns

    Cold Hands & Feet
    Cold Sensitivity

    Study Details

    Year:1989
    Sample Size:32
    Quality Score:6/10

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