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Are Omega-3s Helpful for Chronic Lumbar Disc Disease?
Dear Barbara,
Painful conditions can benefit from the use of:
- Omega-3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
- Omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid);
- Omega-6 GLA (gamma-linolenic acid).
These fatty acids negatively influence the production of chemical mediators of pain (pro-inflammatory eicosanoids) favoring instead other substances with anti-inflammatory and inflammation-resolving action.
In your case, the Omega-3/Omega-6 combination could be useful to:
- alleviate the chronic pain associated with your condition;
- help reduce the use of NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Voltaren.
Therefore, the most suitable product for your case is Omegor Twinefa, a synergistic formulation obtained from the combination of deodorized fish oil with a high content of EPA-DHA (min. 60%) and borage oil (a natural source rich in GLA). The recommended dosage is 1 to 3 softgels per day, to be taken before meals for at least 2 months, the time needed to experience the effectiveness of the supplementation.
Please feel free to contact us again, and I remain at your disposal for any further questions.
Best regards,
Dr. Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist
