Randomized Study Design to Test Effects of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation as Adjuvant Therapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, alone or combined with vitamin D, on inflammation and nutritional status in colorectal cancer patients.
Results Summary
The abstract does not provide specific results regarding the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, but the study design suggests an investigation into its impact on inflammation and nutritional status.
Population
Colorectal cancer patients
Effective Dosage
Two 330 mg omega-3 fatty acid capsules daily
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid co-supplementation | neutral | inflammation and nutritional status | colorectal cancer patients | - | examines the effects | #1 |
This study examines the effects of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid co-supplementation on inflammation and nutritional status in colorectal cancer patients. Patients were randomly assigned into four groups: (1) controls, receiving placebos; (2) omega-3 fatty acid arm, receiving two 330 mg omega-3 fatty acid capsules daily and placebo (for vitamin D