Dietary supplementation with a combination of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (super gamma-oil marine) improves psoriasis

Acta Derm Venereol. 1989;69(3):265-8.

Abstract

Psoriasis may improve during dietary supplementation with fish oil containing n-3 fatty acids including eicosapentaenoic acid. In the present study 17 psoriatic patients were treated with Super Gamma-Oil Marine containing a combination of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid and gammalinolenic acid). After 4 months, excellent improvement was observed in 2 patients, moderate improvement in 8, mild improvement in 4, and no improvement in 3 patients. These results may indicate that a combination of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids is useful for the treatment of psoriasis. However, controlled studies including more patients are warranted.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Docosahexaenoic Acids / administration & dosage
  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Fish Oils / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Linoleic Acids / administration & dosage
  • Linolenic Acids / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / diet therapy*
  • gamma-Linolenic Acid

Substances

  • Fish Oils
  • Linoleic Acids
  • Linolenic Acids
  • Docosahexaenoic Acids
  • gamma-Linolenic Acid
  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid