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Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health, particularly in patients with pulmonary fibrosis

  • Written by John Kim, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia
imageYour diet may play a role in maintaining lung health.magicmine/iStock via Getty Images

Omega-3 fatty acids have garnered significant interest among patients and clinicians for their potential protective health effects, including lung health. In our recently published research, my colleagues and I found that higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty...

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