Researchers put patients with serious bowel disease on Omega-3 supplements from the Epanova company. They took four capsules a day of enteric coated concentrated omega-3 fats. These are the same kind found in fish oils. They found that the 4 grams of mixed EPA and DHA (both omega-3 fats) did not reduce the rate of recurrence of Crohn's disease. They also did not do any of the other things that make a comprehensive nutritional plan succeed. They made no effort to remove allergens, milik, wheat or other irritants to the GI tract but instead treated the Omega-3 fat as a drug. It is not. The actions of natural remedies are much more subtle and need to be part of a comprehensive plan. When we treat Crohn's symptoms we always address diet, stress reduction, medications, hormones and probiotic supplements. Our success rate is really quite impressive with over 50% of patients in sustained remission without medication. They ALL take Omega-3 fats as part of their plan.
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