The effect of omega-3-fatty acids on blood levels omega-3 fatty acids in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
There is observational data in the current literature suggesting that the intake of foods high in marine sources of omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, may lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A large prospective study is underway to determine whether oral supplementation with 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial for subjects with dry AMD. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the change in serum omega-3 index (blood level of omega-3 fatty acids) after 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation versus 2 grams.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
The purpose of our study is to evaluate the change in serum omega-3 index (blood level of omega-3 fatty acids) after 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation versus 2 grams.
Mid Atlantic Retina- Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
Mid Atlantic Retina - Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Mid Atlantic Retina- Hungtindon Valley
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United States
Mid Atlantic Retina- Wills Eye Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Change in omega-3 index
To determine the change in omega-3 index using an omega-3 index serum test, in patients with dry AMD given the commercially available AREDS2 formula supplementation (containing 1gram of omega-3 fatty acids in ethyl ester formulation) compared to patients given a similar vitamin combination with 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids.
Time frame: Monthly for 6 months
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