BENEFITS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS IN THE HEALING PROCESS

Abstract

Clinical nutrition, through various studies, seeks to highlight the benefits nutrients can bring to the health of individuals. The theme of this work is extremely relevant so that health professionals can strive to improve the quality of care provided to patients with skin lesions and their prevention. The present study, carried out through an extensive bibliographical review, aims to highlight the influence of omega 3 in modulating the inflammatory response, since research on this nutrient and the delineation of its effects can bring new horizons in the treatment of injuries. skin, with optimization of healing. Omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential and polyunsaturated, have important effects in minimizing inflammatory processes, as they reduce the synthesis of arachidonic acid derivatives, reducing the formation of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids, enabling the production of series with lower inflammatory capacity. The healing process comprises three phases, inflammatory or exudative, proliferative and regenerative. In order to have a satisfactory response in healing and tissue regeneration, there must be an inflammatory reaction, however inappropriate or excessive inflammatory processes can aggravate an injury, causing it to persist, delaying or impairing the healing process. Since the consumption of omega 3 fatty acid is in accordance with daily recommendations, it is concluded that the pro-inflammatory effects of the healing process can be attenuated, resulting in satisfactory tissue repair.