ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS MAY REDUCE RISK OF PNEUMONIA.


Essential Fatty Acids May Reduce Risk of Pneumonia

Essential fatty acids modulate inflammation and glucose metabolism and may alter infection risk. According to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers examining the association between intakes of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and the risk of community-acquired pneumonia found intakes of omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) were associated with reduced risk of infection. Pneumonia risk decreased 4% for every 1 g/d increase in LA intake. Pneumonia risk decreased 31% for every 1 g/d increase in ALA intake. (Merchant, A.T., Curhan, G.C., et al. “Intake of n- 6 and n-3 fatty acids and in US men.” Am Jour Clin Nutr. 2005;82(3):668-674.)

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