Can omega-3 fatty acids enhance gum health outcomes? Original paper

In this 6-month randomized controlled trial in 60 participants with chronic gum disease, taking omega-3 fatty acids alongside standard therapy improved 2 key measures of gum health more than standard therapy alone.

This Study Summary was published on April 3, 2025.

The study

All participants received standard gum disease therapy (scaling and root planing). The intervention group also received 1,000 milligrams of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) daily.

At 6 months, the intervention group showed greater reductions in the following:

  • Probing pocket depth (from 5.4 to 3.0 millimeters), which measures the space between the gum and tooth
  • Bleeding on probing (from 71.2% to 28.3%), a measure of gum inflammation observed when a dental probe is gently inserted into the gums
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The results

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    This Study Summary was published on April 3, 2025.

    References

    1. ^Naqvi AZ, Hasturk H, Mu L, Phillips RS, Davis RB, Halem S, Campos H, Goodson JM, Van Dyke TE, Mukamal KJDocosahexaenoic Acid and Periodontitis in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.J Dent Res.(2014 Aug)
    2. ^Elgendy EA, Kazem HHEffect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Chronic Periodontitis Patients in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Study.Oral Health Prev Dent.(2018)