Omega-3 and Low-Dose Aspirin Show Antibiotic-Like Benefits for Severe Gum Disease
A clinical study involving 109 patients found that combining omega-3 with low-dose aspirin, alongside conventional periodontal treatment, produced improvements in severe periodontitis nearly identical to those achieved with a standard antibiotic regimen. This offers a new option for patients who cannot take antibiotics and helps reduce antibiotic overuse amid growing concerns about bacterial resistance.