Evidence supporting the use of: DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
For the health condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid primarily found in fish oil, has been investigated for its potential benefits in Inflammatory Bowel Disorders (IBD), including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The rationale for its use stems from its well-documented anti-inflammatory properties. DHA can modulate the inflammatory response by influencing eicosanoid synthesis, decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as TNF-alpha and interleukins), and generating specialized pro-resolving mediators like resolvins and protectins. These mechanisms are thought to be relevant in the pathogenesis of IBD, which involves chronic intestinal inflammation. Clinical evidence, however, remains limited and inconclusive. Some small randomized controlled trials and observational studies have suggested that omega-3 supplementation, including DHA, may reduce disease activity or relapse rates in IBD patients. For example, a few studies have shown decreased markers of inflammation and modest symptomatic improvement. However, larger and more rigorous trials, such as the EPIC-1 and EPIC-2 studies, have failed to demonstrate a significant benefit of omega-3 fatty acids in maintaining remission in Crohn’s Disease. Additionally, meta-analyses have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of omega-3s, including DHA, for IBD management. In summary, while there is a scientific rationale and some preliminary data for DHA’s use in IBD, the overall quality and consistency of the evidence are moderate to low, and clinical guidelines do not currently endorse DHA as a standard treatment for IBD.

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fish oil
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus fermentum
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tributyrin
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vitamin C
vitamin D
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