Are levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids in erythrocytes and fatty acid consumption predictive of the need for total hip and knee arthroplasty in older women? Greater consumption of fatty acids and higher levels of PUFAs in erythrocytes were associated with a modestly greater risk for THA among older women.
A clinical trial represents the largest, longest and highest dose study to date, investigating the effects of krill oil on osteoarthritis of the knee, building on research on krill oil’s benefits for joint health.