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Fish oil cheaper treatment for arthritis

Adelaide research suggests fish oil could save the national health system more than a hundred million dollars in arthritis treatments.

Professor Les Cleland from the Royal Adelaide Hospital has spent more than 20 years researching the effect of omega-3 fish oil on sufferers. His findings show large doses of fish oil reduce the risk of arthritis. This is a cheaper option than drugs and could also serve as a preventative measure.

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