Daily consumption of a small amount of cod liver oil may reduce the need for pain relief in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the researchers reported. The use of 10 g cod liver oil reduces the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by 30%, the researchers said. Side effects of NSAIDs were the reason for the search for alternatives. Scientists conducted a study in which participants were given cod liver oil for 9 months, or placebo. The results showed that 39% of patients receiving liver to reduce daily dose of NSAID, compared with 10%, using a placebo. The reduction in the use of NSAIDs not lead to increased pain or disease progression. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have been three studies which all showed that the use of cod liver oil have kept reducing the use of NSAIDs. Experts suggest that the fatty acids in cod liver oil have anti-inflammatory properties.
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