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Omega-3 Fatty Acids für UV Protection (Internal Photoprotection)

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Research suggests omega-3 supplementation may increase the skin's minimal erythema dose (MED), potentially providing a modest photoprotective effect through anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

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Research suggests omega-3 supplementation may increase the skin's minimal erythema dose (MED), potentially providing a modest photoprotective effect through anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

Key Study Findings

Review
Medical Nutrition Therapy in Dermatological Diseases: A Joint Consensus Statement of the Italian Association of …
Dose: None vs.: None Outcome: None Wirkung: None None

Population: Patients with acne, HS, or psoriasis

Review
Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Role in Allergy Prevention: A Comprehensive Review.
Dose: None vs.: None Outcome: None Wirkung: None None

Population: None

Review
Naturally derived bioactive compounds as precision modulators of immune and inflammatory mechanisms in psoriatic conditions.
Dose: None vs.: None Outcome: None Wirkung: None None

Population: review of naturally derived bioactive compounds for psoriasis (flavonoids, terpenoids, omega-3, alkaloids)

Randomized Controlled Trial 12 weeks Open-label
Nutritional effect on lipoproteins and their subfractions in patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: a 12-week randomized …
Dose: Mediterranean diet vs.: Standard diet Outcome: HDL/LDL subfractions and metabolic syndrome Wirkung: None None

Population: Patients with psoriatic arthritis

narrative_review
Nutrition and skin: Kids are not just little people.
Dose: None vs.: Placebo Wirkung: narrative review; discusses role of nutrition from prenatal period on skin immune responses; highlig not_applicable
Other
In vivo response of GsdmA3(Dfl)/+ mice to topically applied fish oil - effects on cellular …
Dose: 100 mg vs.: control Outcome: None Wirkung: None None

Population: psoriasis patients

Key Statistics

8

Studien

400

Teilnehmer

Positive

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Bewertung

Referenced Papers

Clinics in dermatology 2016 19 Zitierungen
The Cochrane database … 2012 130 Zitierungen
The American journal … 1991 2278 Zitierungen

Dosage & Usage

mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units

Übliche Dosierungen

general:
250-500 mg combined EPA/DHA per day
skinhealth:
1,000-2,000 mg/day EPA+DHA

Obergrenze: 3,000 mg/day combined EPA/DHA (FDA GRAS)

In der Forschung untersuchte Dosierungen

Dosierung Dauer Wirkung N
None -- Mixed --
None -- Mixed --
None -- Positive --
Mediterranean diet 12 weeks Positive --
None -- Positive --
100 mg -- Mixed --
None -- Positive --
None -- Neutral --

Beste Einnahmezeit: With meals containing fat for better absorption

Safety & Side Effects

Gemeldete Nebenwirkungen

  • Fishy aftertaste or burping
  • Mild gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Potential increased bleeding time at very high doses
  • May lower blood pressure slightly

Bekannte Wechselwirkungen

  • Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs (may increase bleeding risk at high doses)
  • Blood pressure medications (additive hypotensive effect)
  • Orlistat (may reduce omega-3 absorption)

Tolerierbare Höchstaufnahmemenge: 3,000 mg/day combined EPA/DHA (FDA GRAS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Omega-3 Fatty Acids help with UV Protection (Internal Photoprotection)?
Based on 8 studies with 400 participants, there is moderate evidence from clinical studies that Omega-3 Fatty Acids may support UV Protection (Internal Photoprotection) management. Our evidence grade is B (Good Evidence).
How much Omega-3 Fatty Acids should I take for UV Protection (Internal Photoprotection)?
Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 250-500 mg combined EPA/DHA per day. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
Are there side effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
Reported side effects may include Fishy aftertaste or burping, Mild gastrointestinal discomfort, Potential increased bleeding time at very high doses, May lower blood pressure slightly. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
How strong is the evidence for Omega-3 Fatty Acids and UV Protection (Internal Photoprotection)?
We rate the evidence as Grade B (Good Evidence). This rating is based on 8 peer-reviewed studies with 400 total participants. The overall direction of effect is positive.

References

  1. [1] Ada Radu et al.. Inflammopharmacology. 2025. Naturally derived bioactive compounds as precision modulators of immune and inflammatory mechanisms in psoriatic conditions. doi:10.1007/s10787-024-01602-z PubMed
  2. [2] Luigi Barrea et al.. Curr Obes Rep. 2025. Medical Nutrition Therapy in Dermatological Diseases: A Joint Consensus Statement of the Italian Association of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition (ADI), … doi:10.1007/s13679-025-00630-2 PubMed
  3. [3] Pilar Zafrilla et al.. Nutrients. 2025. Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Role in Allergy Prevention: A Comprehensive Review. doi:10.3390/nu17223506 PubMed
  4. [4] Daniele Scherer et al.. Adv Rheumatol. 2024. Nutritional effect on lipoproteins and their subfractions in patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: a 12-week randomized trial-the DIETA trial. doi:10.1186/s42358-024-00389-5 PubMed
  5. [5] Kabir Sardana et al.. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022. Role of nutritional supplements in selected dermatological disorders: A review. doi:10.1111/jocd.14436 PubMed
  6. [6] Meagen McCusker et al.. Clin Dermatol. 2016. Nutrition and skin: Kids are not just little people. doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2016.07.004 PubMed
  7. [7] Mohd Hanif Zulfakar et al.. FEBS Open Bio. 2016. In vivo response of GsdmA3(Dfl)/+ mice to topically applied fish oil - effects on cellular markers and macrophages. doi:10.1002/2211-5463.12095 PubMed
  8. [8] Fiona J Bath-Hextall et al.. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012. Dietary supplements for established atopic eczema. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005205.pub3 PubMed
  9. [9] Alycia Leiby et al.. Pediatr Rev. 2012. Complementary, holistic, and integrative medicine: Crohn disease. doi:10.1542/pir.33-2-83 PubMed
  10. [10] Bernhard Rauch et al.. Circulation. 2010. OMEGA, a randomized, placebo-controlled trial to test the effect of highly purified omega-3 fatty acids on top of modern guideline-adjusted … doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.110.948562 PubMed
  11. [11] A P Simopoulos. Am J Clin Nutr. 1991. Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease and in growth and development. doi:10.1093/ajcn/54.3.438 PubMed

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