Omega-3 Plus Low-Dose Aspirin Matches Antibiotics in 58% of Severe Gum Disease Cases
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Updated · ScienceDaily · Aug 30
Omega-3 Plus Low-Dose Aspirin Matches Antibiotics in 58% of Severe Gum Disease Cases
2 articles · Updated · ScienceDaily · Aug 30
Summary
A 109-patient randomized trial found omega-3 plus low-dose aspirin helped 57.7% of severe periodontitis patients hit the study goal after one year, essentially matching the 58% success rate for metronidazole and amoxicillin.
The comparison was against standard scaling alone, where just 23.1% reached the target of no more than four deep periodontal pockets, suggesting the supplement-based regimen added substantial benefit.
Researchers also found no extra gain from combining antibiotics with omega-3 and aspirin, while patients on the supplement regimen maintained similar results six months after treatment stopped.
The findings point to a potential alternative for patients who cannot take antibiotics and could help curb antibiotic use, though the authors said broader studies are still needed before routine replacement.