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Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in breast cancer patients
May 2014
Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in breast cancer patients
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation reduces bone resorption in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors on aromatase inhibitors: a pilot study
Nutr Cancer. 2014;66(1):68-76. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2014.847964. Epub 2013 Nov 25Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
38 postmenopausal women being treated with aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer were randomized in this trial to determine the effect of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on bone turnover and resorption. Participants were treated with capsules of either EPA+DHA or placebo (7 capsules/day) for 3 months, after which they were analyzed for serum fatty acid composition, biom...
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