This project investigates research surrounding the potential of the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids to serve as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A literature review of clinical studies of omega-3 fatty acids and IBD was conducted. It was concluded that insufficient evidence currently exists to prove that omega-3 fatty acids would significantly benefit all IBD patients. However, modifying the diet to increase omega-3 fatty acids is recommended. Educational brochures for patients and gastroenterologists were prepared for this purpose.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Skulas, Ann Christine

Subject

• Health
• Learning
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D143I

Keyword

• Medical care

Advisor

• O'Connor, John T.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright