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Omega-3 Supplements Boost Immunity in Exercising Rats

10/18/2025

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A study published in Scientific Reports found that rats exercising and receiving omega-3 fatty acid supplements showed improved immune responses to apical periodontitis.
The combination reduced inflammation, slowed bacterial spread, and minimized bone loss around infected teeth.
The study notes a link between apical periodontitis and systemic conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may further enhance outcomes beyond exercise, according to the researchers.

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A study published in Scientific Reports found that rats exercising and receiving omega-3 fatty acid supplements showed improved immune responses to apical periodontitis.
The combination reduced inflammation, slowed bacterial spread, and minimized bone loss around infected teeth.
The study notes a link between apical periodontitis and systemic conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may further enhance outcomes beyond exercise, according to the researchers.