Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation reduce autoimmune disease risk: Study
The results of the 5.3-year VITAL trial published in the journal of Arthritis & Rheumatology unveiled the potential of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids in combating autoimmune diseases (AD).
The latest findings from the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL) have highlighted significant insights of the role of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids in preventing autoimmune diseases. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted over 5.3 years and showed compelling evidence of the efficacy of these supplements in reducing AD incidence.
The study reported that vitamin D supplementation showed a notable reduction in autoimmune disease incidence, with a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.78. Despite the omega-3 fatty acid supplementation showing a statistically nonsignificant reduction, it also hinted at potential benefits with a HR of 0.85.
To further validate these findings and assess sustained effects, the team led by Karen Costenbader continued to monitor participants for two years post-intervention. The initial cohort comprised over 25,000 participants, of which 21,592 were observed during this extended period.
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