• Military medicine · Nov 2014

    The response of an expert panel to Nutritional armor for the warfighter: can omega-3 fatty acids enhance stress resilience, wellness, and military performance?

    • Ian D Coulter.
    • RAND/Samueli Chair in Integrative Medicine, RAND Corporation 1776 Main Street Santa Monica CA 90401.
    • Mil Med. 2014 Nov 1; 179 (11 Suppl): 192198192-8.

    BackgroundRecommendations of an Expert Panel on 5 central questions addressed during the workshop.MethodsThe Panel reviewed available scientific literature, workshop presentations, and comments from workshop guests.ResultsThe Panel unanimously agreed that a military Daily Recommended Intake for long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) should be established within the context of lowering current intakes of omega-6 FAs. The Panelists also felt that there was sufficient evidence to support increasing omega-3 intake to receive cardiovascular, immunological, and surgical benefits. In addition, research indicates that preloading with omega-3 FAs before combat exposure may be beneficial. Evidence for reduction of depressive symptoms and suicide prevention was felt to be strong. Insufficient data were available to evaluate post-traumatic stress disorder and impulsive aggression. Benefits for traumatic brain injury were promising. Adverse side effects were deemed negligible.ConclusionThe Panel concluded that based on studies analyzing omega-3 and omega-6 FA balance, it would be unethical to not attempt elevating the omega-3 status among U.S. military personnel.Reprint & Copyright © 2014 Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S.

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