To evaluate whether fish oil supplements could be an adjunct therapy for periodontitis, a group of colleagues in the dental profession in Australia reviewed evidence from eight unique human studies. Improvements in clinical measures were common in all studies, but were scientifically significant in two that used a combination of fish oil and aspirin. Although this is not conclusive evidence, intake of fish oil is recommended for health benefits beyond the teeth.

The scientific group advocates the need for more well-designed studies. A clinical trial is underway in Australia to investigate the effects of fish oil as a therapy for periodontitis.

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