Written from the studies on PubMed, searched on 2026. nov. 11.. Every number below comes from a study listed under Sources.
What people read
Posts online say that omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) helps with thalassaemia.
What has been studied
- 2In people2 randomised trials
- 0In animals
- 0Only in the lab
What the studies found
Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) has been tested in randomised trials in people with thalassaemia.
We found 2 published papers on omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) and thalassaemia. They were published between 2023 and 2024.
2 of them are studies in people (2 randomised trials), 0 are reviews, 0 are studies in animals and 0 are studies only in the lab.
The most important ones are listed under Sources.
What this means for you: A study in people is not proof that it helps you. Do not stop or change your medicines because of it. Ask your doctor before you start taking it.
Sources
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of Manuka honey-Omega-3 combination treatments in treating oxidative stress of pediatric β-thalassemia major.2024 · Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Randomised trial
- Comparative effectiveness of adding omega-3 and Manuka honey combination to conventional therapy in preventing and treating oxidative stress in pediatric β-thalassemia major - a randomized clinical trial.2023 · Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Randomised trial
