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Clinical studies testing omega-3s in asthma
| Population | Omega-3 Dose | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 39 asthmatic children34 | More fresh fish vs. the omega-6 group (340 g/month vs. 109 g/month, p=0.0045) plus ~ 900 mg of EPA/DHA per day | The median asthma severity score was lower in the omega-3 group but not significantly less compared to the omega-6 group. |
| 98 patients with obesity and uncontrolled asthma35 | 4 grams/day of omega-3 PUFAs | Significantly reduced asthma-related phone contacts by 66%. |
