Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease, especially Crohn's disease, due to the chronic nature of the disease, as well as the inconvenience, cost and side effects of treatment seek alternative options with supplements. One such supplement is Omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 free fatty acids are anti-inflammatory substances found in oily cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines. They are one of the essential fatty acids, but cannot be manufactured by the body and therefore...
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5 Tips to Get Omega-3 Fatty Acids Into Your Diet
Eat small, cold water fish Eat small, cold water fish, such as wild salmon and light canned tuna, 2-4 times per week. If you are pregnant, nursing, or thinking of becoming pregnant, limit your weekly fish and shellfish consumption to 12 ounces or...
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