Millions of Americans are deficient in the vital digestive enzyme called D6D (delta-6 desaturase) required to convert flax oil into EPA and GLA, the two nutrients that fight inflammation. Unlike flax seed oil, borage and fish oils do not require that prob
This study suggests, but can't prove, that omega-3 fats reduce levels of inflammation. But it offers one more reason to eat seafood a few times a week without worrying that the soy oil in your salad dressing will cancel out the seafood's benefits.
Human resolvin E1 inhibits both the migration of inflammatory cells to sites of inflammation and the turning on of other inflammatory cells. Aspirin-triggered resolivins are made from omega-3 fatty acids by cellular enzymes. COX-2 inhibitors also inhibit
Prostate tumors grew about 30% to 40% slower in the men taking flaxseed whether or not they followed a low-fat diet, Duke researchers told colleagues (June 1-5, Amer Soc Clinical Oncology).
Flaxseed, an edible seed that is rich in omega 3-fatty acids and fiber-related compounds known as lignans, is effective in halting prostate tumor growth, according to a study led by Duke University researchers.
Fish oil, it's been touted as an answer to Alzheimers, arthritis and even weight-loss but now a Queensland University of Technology researcher will test its health benefits in people with chronic kidney disease.
JPEN: Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Synergistic Anti-Inflammatory Activity of [omega]-3 Lipid and Rofecoxib Pretreatment on Macrophage Proinflammatory Cytokine Production Occurs via Divergent NF-[kappa]B Activation/Discussant/Author's Reply