Originally published December 18 2005
Fish oil can benefit MS patients, doctor says
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Doctor Lynne, M.D., of the Oregon Health & Science University, believes that multiple sclerosis patients, who often have high levels of inflammation in their blood, a symptom often linked to depression, should consume fish oils, which can relieve inflammation and perhaps depression, as well.
You've heard that fish oil is good for you.
Some studies show, it may prevent Alzheimer's and heart disease.
Now, doctors want to know if it can reduce depression in people suffering from MS.
Kendall Minter has multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that causes double vision, numbness in her hand and also depression.
She's now part of a clinic trial in which she takes six grams of fish oil.
Doctor Lynne, M.D., of the Oregon Health & Science University says people with MS have high levels of inflammation in their blood, which could cause depression.
"Then, what we did is we took them off fish oil for three months, and we looked at the same marker, and we see that the levels go back up, which is what we expect if they're not taking the fish oil," says Dr. Shinto.
Shinto is conducting another study to find out if the fish oil reduces depression and other symptoms of MS.
So far, the only side effect is a fishy aftertaste and an upset stomach.
If you take a fish oil supplement, you should look on the label to make sure it contains no mercury or other heavy metals.
There is also some evidence that fish oil can help people with depression who do not have MS.
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