Nicole Sand '09

The role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in the treatment of the physical symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation in the joints. Dietary acids potentially impact the degree of inflammation experienced by people with rheumatoid arthritis.  Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are a time-dependent and dose-dependent solution to alleviate the physical symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Nicole Sand presenting her research at Scholarship and Creativity Day, April 22, 2009.

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The role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in the treatment of the physical symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Research Advisor: Jayne Byrne, MS, RDN