Severe Burn Victims May Breathe Easier with Omega-3 Supplement
The study looked at how docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) affects inflammation in rats with severe burns. Rats were divided into different groups and some were given DHA while others were not. Researchers checked levels of specific inflammatory markers in their blood and lungs at different times after the burns. Results showed that rats given DHA had lower levels of inflammatory markers TNF-α and IL-6 compared to rats not given DHA. These levels peaked at around 12 hours after the burns and then decreased. The findings suggest that DHA may help reduce inflammation associated with severe burns in rats.