The results of a five-year study show that cod liver oil can reduce the amount of anti-inflammatory drugs taken by persons suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by 30%.
According to a press release from PR group Bell Pottinger, investigators from rheumatology units at Dundee and Edinburgh universities conducted the study. RA patients were recruited over the said period and randomly assigned to two treatment groups: Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil 10g/day, or a control group provided with a dummy pill. The results showed that nearly 40% of those taking the cod liver oil daily were able to reduce their anti-inflammatory intake by over 30%. Most importantly, the release said, the study showed that the reduction in intake of anti-inflammatory drugs in those taking the cod liver oil supplements was not associated with any worsening of pain or disease activity.