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Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) for Menstrual Cramps

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish or algal oil that are incorporated into cell membranes and reduce pro-inflammatory eicosanoid production; linked to cardiovascular, joint, and neurological benefits.

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Why Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) for Menstrual Cramps?

The connection

Painful uterine cramping before or during menstruation. Can radiate to lower back and thighs.

Also known as: Fish Oil, Krill Oil, EPA, DHA

Published research

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) × Menstrual Cramps: at a glance

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Published research

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) / Menstrual Cramps: publication years

What this means: Counts describe research quantity, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) / Menstrual Cramps: publication years (publications, count)
CategoryPublications (count)
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Published research

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) × Menstrual Cramps: the evidence base

Hand-selected PubMed studies, linked to the originals.

6studies referenced
6journals
2024–2026publication range

Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.

01Role of the EPA: DHA dosing ratio in omega-3 supplements on blood fatty acid profiles and inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysisKhabir Z, et al. · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2026PMID 41568426 ↗02Comparative Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Network Meta-AnalysisZhang Y, et al. · Nutrients · 2025PMID 40806131 ↗03A systematic review and dose response meta analysis of Omega 3 supplementation on cognitive functionShahinfar H, et al. · Scientific reports · 2025PMID 40836005 ↗04The effect of two anti-inflammatory dietary components, omega-3 and resveratrol, on endometriosisSienko A, et al. · Ginekologia polska · 2024PMID 37768015 ↗05A Systemic Review on Nutraceutical Supplements used in the Management of OsteoarthritisNooreen Z, et al. · Recent advances in food, nutrition & agriculture · 2024PMID 38258782 ↗06Nutraceuticals in Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic ReviewBozzatello P, et al. · International journal of molecular sciences · 2024PMID 38732043 ↗
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