Treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome by dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids - a good idea?

摘要

Minor alterations of immune, neuroendocrine, and autonomic function may be associated with the chronic fatigue syndrome. omega-3 fatty acids decrease the production of putative mediators of inflammation, including interleukin-1, and tumor necrosis factor. Since interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor are the principal polypeptide mediators of immunoregulation, reduced production of these cytokines by dietary supplementation with w-3, may be a possible mechanism for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome. (C) 2002, Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.