Front Public Health August 2023 PMID 37538264

Omega-3 intake is associated with liver disease protection.

Mara Sophie Vell, Kate Townsend Creasy, Eleonora Scorletti, Katharina Sophie Seeling, Leonida Hehl, Miriam Daphne Rendel, Kai Markus Schneider, Carolin Victoria Schneider

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16
Peak: 8 in Jul 2023
across 4 sources since Jul 2023

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50,132
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Total likes

205

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6,575

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Jul 2023 – Oct 2025

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  • News1 articles

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What people are saying

Several discussions touch on the potential health benefits of omega-3s, like their link to liver disease protection, but some posts, such as the mention of a trial where participants dropped out due to liver issues, indicate skepticism. The tone is partly cautious, reflecting concern over conflicting evidence, which results in moderate scores across all categories.

AgreementLow agreement

There is skepticism about omega-3 benefits, highlighted by the comment that a clinical trial saw participants developing liver issues, suggesting disagreement with overly positive claims.

InterestModerate interest

The discussion shows moderate interest, with mentions of liver diseases and new research, but lacks deep technical exploration.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Most discussions are brief, sharing links or summaries without deep analysis or personal insights.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest some awareness of public health implications, but the overall influence on clinical practice or policy appears limited at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • Omega-3 supplement intake is linked to a lower risk of developing various liver diseases, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, based on an 11-year UK Biobank study that adjusted for multiple health and lifestyle factors.
  • The study found that Omega-3s were especially beneficial for women and people carrying certain genetic variants (like PNPLA3), suggesting that personalized treatment could enhance liver disease prevention.
  • While the results are promising, the researchers emphasize that more clinical trials are needed before Omega-3 supplements can be officially recommended for liver disease prevention.]

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Carolin V. Schneider, MD
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Jul 23, 2023 · 18 likes · 5 shares · 775 followers View post →
Georgi D.
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@DTnuocca ... https://t.co/RlcInsZUYS https://t.co/m38zUNn2di https://t.co/AdX60gw8MT The omega-3 are, in fact, so "healthy", that the clinical trial for Lovaza had people dropping out due to developing liver disease. https://t.co/5y5ozcUHTc "...LOVAZA® may affect...liver function (ALT)"

Mar 4, 2024 · 31,905 followers View post →
Frontiers - Public Health
@FrontPubHealth · X

New Research: Omega-3 intake is associated with liver disease protection: Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic liver disease are among the most common liver diseases worldwide, and there are… #PublicHealth #HealthForAll https://t.co/eNaPcjlKXr

Jul 19, 2023 · 1 share · 5,071 followers View post →
Manuel Romero-Gómez
@mromerogomez · X

RT @C_V_Schneider:

Jul 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,501 followers View post →
Benjamin Chan
@DoctorBenChan · X

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Jul 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,836 followers View post →
Eleonora Scorletti MD PhD
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Jul 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 267 followers View post →

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Georgi D.
@haidut · X

@DTnuocca ... https://t.co/RlcInsZUYS https://t.co/m38zUNn2di https://t.co/AdX60gw8MT The omega-3 are, in fact, so "healthy", that the clinical trial for Lovaza had people dropping out due to developing liver disease. https://t.co/5y5ozcUHTc "...LOVAZA® may affect...liver function (ALT)"

Mar 4, 2024 · 31,905 followers View post →
Manuel Romero-Gómez
@mromerogomez · X

RT @C_V_Schneider:

Jul 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,501 followers View post →
Nabeel AHMAD
@Nabeelahmadsam · X

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Jul 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 72 followers View post →
Benjamin Chan
@DoctorBenChan · X

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Jul 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,836 followers View post →
Eleonora Scorletti MD PhD
@EScorletti · X

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Jul 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 267 followers View post →
Mara Vell
@VellMara · X

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Jul 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 24 followers View post →
Carolin V. Schneider, MD
@C_V_Schneider · X

Jul 23, 2023 · 18 likes · 5 shares · 775 followers View post →
Mara Vell
@VellMara · X

RT @FrontPubHealth: New Research: Omega-3 intake is associated with liver disease protection: Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease…

Jul 20, 2023 · 1 share · 24 followers View post →
Frontiers - Public Health
@FrontPubHealth · X

New Research: Omega-3 intake is associated with liver disease protection: Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic liver disease are among the most common liver diseases worldwide, and there are… #PublicHealth #HealthForAll https://t.co/eNaPcjlKXr

Jul 19, 2023 · 1 share · 5,071 followers View post →
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is associated with liver disease protection. Front Public Health. (2023) 11:1192099. 3389/fmed.2020.00361 doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1192099 68. Zhang J ...

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Can I take my supplements? : r/FattyLiverNAFLD
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... /article/S0168-8278(12)00227-9/fulltext · https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1192099/full · Ellivus.

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