Current Clinical Concept: Omega-3 Supplementation for Concussion Management in Adults
Document Type
Poster
Abstract
ω-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Concussion Management: Current Clinical Concepts Concussions represent an ongoing and sizeable impact on our communities each year. Current treatment options primarily focus on the specific phenomena within the various clinical domains, including symptoms, balance disruptions, sleep/wake disturbances, and emotional changes. One proposed intervention focused on the underlying pathophysiology of concussion is using ω-3 (omega-3) fatty acid supplementation. Preclinical data represent most of the published literature on this theory, and preclinical data support the intervention's efficacy. However, translational research into efficacy in adult humans with a concussion is frustratingly lacking. ω-3 fatty acids are an essential nutrient, present an extremely low-risk profile, and have other well-documented health benefits. Therefore, we should continue to utilize ω-3 fatty acid supplementation in concussion care and, at the same time, engage in practice-based research to bring about a definitive conclusion on the efficacy of ω-3 fatty supplementation in the mitigation of concussions' pathophysiology and, ultimately, its associated disability. Key Points: ω-3 fatty acids are shown to be an effective supportive treatment for concussion in preclinical data At this time, human translational research is lacking, but there is promise in some studies when extrapolating data ω-3 fatty acids are generally safe and provide health benefits beyond concussion care Healthcare professionals need to engage in more practice-based research pertaining to ω-3 fatty acid supplementation in concussions
Publication Date
Fall 2022
Recommended Citation
Kosan, Brian, "Current Clinical Concept: Omega-3 Supplementation for Concussion Management in Adults" (2022). DAT Applied Research Projects Fall 2022. 4.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/ashs-dat-applied-research-projects-fall2022/4
Comments
Poster presented at ATSU-ASHS DAT Fall - 2022. This is a Kubify based presentation hosted at https://api.ltb.io/show/ABQSA It includes a video presentation, references, a PowerPoint presentation, and summary poster.