The Claim
A higher plasma EPA/AA ratio at hospital admission is associated with lower concentrations of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in unvaccinated adults hospitalized with COVID-19.
What the research says
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In unvaccinated adults hospitalized with COVID-19, a higher ratio of EPA to AA in the blood is linked to lower levels of the inflammatory markers C-reactive protein and interleukin-6.
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A higher plasma EPA/AA ratio at hospital admission is associated with lower concentrations of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in unvaccinated adults hospitalized with COVID-19, suggesting a link between baseline omega-3 fatty acid balance and reduced systemic inflammation during severe infection.
When there is more EPA than AA in the blood, EPA replaces AA in cell membranes, which reduces the production of inflammatory signals and lowers oxidative damage. This causes immune cells to release less interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein, leading to less systemic inflammation.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: The severity of COVID-19 upon hospital admission is associated with plasma omega-3 fatty acids
People with more EPA and less AA in their blood when admitted to the hospital for COVID-19 had lower levels of inflammation markers, meaning their bodies were less inflamed. This suggests their natural fatty acid balance before infection may have helped calm their immune response.
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