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Aug 7, 2026

Study finds omega-3 and low-dose aspirin combination as effective as antibiotics for severe periodontitis

Researchers have found that a combination of omega-3 fatty acids and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) produces results comparable to antibiotics in treating severe periodontitis, offering a potential alternative treatment approach for the gum disease.

Aug 7, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪Combining both antibiotics and the omega-3 and aspirin supplementation did not provide any additional clinical benefits for patients in the periodontitis study.
  • ▪Low-dose aspirin was included in the periodontitis trial because it enhances the formation of lipid mediators that assist in resolving chronic inflammation.
  • ▪Ongoing microbiological analyses are investigating how the omega-3 and aspirin therapies influence the composition of bacteria in periodontal pockets.

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Evidence based supplementation1Inflammation reduction & immune effects1Supplementation1

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