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12/11/07
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Fish Oil Might Help Relieve MS
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Fish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids could benefit multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a U.S. study finds. Omega-3 fatty acids contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which affect blood proteins called matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) produced by the immune cells of MS patients. The new study was conducted by researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University and the VA Medical Center in Portland.
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