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The research aims to explore the associations between omega-3 fatty acids and early molecular and structural markers indicative of chronic lung disease.

May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

B101-05 Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Molecular Markers, and Structural Lung Abnormalities in Mid-adulthood: Findings From the Cardia Lung Cohort

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JPJ PonceUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center LCL ColangeloNorthwestern Medicine RKR KalhanNorthwestern University

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Randomized trial examines omega-3 fatty acids' effects on lung injury markers in mid-adulthood, suggesting protective benefits.

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The research aims to explore the associations between omega-3 fatty acids and early molecular and structural markers indicative of chronic lung disease.
Secondary analyses from the CARDIA Lung Study with 2,697 participants
Examined plasma omega-3 fatty acid levels at Year 20 and lung impairment markers at Year 25
Used multivariable logistic and linear regression models to adjust for various covariates
Each 1-unit log increase in omega-3 fatty acids reduced odds of having the highest CT-defined interstitial abnormalities by 28% (OR = 0.72; 95% CI: 0.53–0.97)
A 1-unit log increase in omega-3 levels correlated with a 0.29 reduction in respiratory susceptibility score (p < 0.001)

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Ponce et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5089f03e14405aa9c6d4 https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.5394

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