Fish oil treatment of kidney disease

Fish oil treatment of kidney disease

IgA nephroapthy is a common type of autoimmune disorder featured with IgA immune complexes in the glomerular mesangial area. And the common symptoms include gross hematuria, microscopic hematuria and urine protein.

Omega-3 fish oil provides essential fatty acids that cannot be made by our bodies but must be supplied by our diet. These include linoleic and linolenic acids, which are found in black currant, borage, primrose and flax oils as well as fish, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexanenoic acid).


Healthy benefits of fish oil for IgA nephropathy patients

Heart health Clinical practices have shown that omega 3 is effective in preventing cardiovascular diseases. Meanwhile, it also lowers the LDL(a bad cholesterol) level.

Improve immunity Regular consumption of fish oil can help boost the immune system. Therefore, colds, bacteria or infections can be better controlled.

Promote blood circulation In addition, it also has the ability to improve blood circulation and lower high blood presssure.

IgA nephropathy patients are not suggested to eat fish oil casually, as an excessive dosage may lead to some side effects, for example, allergic reaction, bleeding and indigestion.

The rationale for using fish oil in treating IgA Nephropathy is that, among other things, Omega-3 fatty acids affect the production of eicosanoids, cytokines, and thromboxane A2, all of which are believed to have a role in injuring the glomeruli.

Even if fish oil can benefit IgA nephropathy patients a lot, it can do nothing to the IgA depositions. At our Kidney Service China, experienced nephrologists strongly recommend patients with Immunotherapy, which can be categorized into six steps. In the second stage, blood-purification technique is used to remove the immune complexes out of the blood. In the larter stage, both Western medicine can western medicine will be applied to correct the abnormal immune system and make kindeys work normal. After a period of treatment, a better therapeutic effect can be achieved. If you want to learn more about this, please send us the medical report sjzhospitalrenal@hotmail.com immediately.

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