GREGORY CHANDLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ON OMEGA-3s

I often write about the many benefits of Omega-3s. Now, researchers have concluded that Omega-3 fatty acids can prevent gum disease.

In gum disease, the gums become infected and inflamed. Researchers in one study thought the anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3s might reduce the likelihood of gum disease.

The researchers measured the diets of 9,182 men and women, aged at least 20 years old, who had been given a dental exam. Those who consumed the most DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) were 20% less likely to have gum disease compared to those who got the least DHA. The results were similar bu slightly less for EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).

GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law