(26-01-13) Omega-3 fatty acid intake banishes inflammation and changes immune response

by PF Louis

(NaturalNews) Wading through the varied sources on omega-3 clinical trials and
lab research can lead into a labyrinth of contradictions. One study even claims
there are no cardiac benefits from omega-3.

Some reports that are slightly more encouraging often suggest or imply that
you still need pharmaceuticals for real healing or prevention.

One study claimed omega-3 lowers rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms and
supports lower dosages of pharmaceuticals. But what they added that NSAIDs (non-
steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) or anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) drugs,
with known side effects, actually curb the disease.

NSAIDs and anti-TNF drugs don't cure. They ameliorate pain somewhat with high
risks of adverse side effects. A recent study supports a conservatively
positive outlook on omega-3 fatty acids ability to support the immune system
and prevent inflammation.

The recent omega-3 study
A study of 84 men 45 to 84 years old with at least a two year history of
diabetes Type II to determine the efficacy of omega-3 on inflammation for Type
II mellitus. The omega-3 subjects were given just under three grams daily of
omega-3 incorporating DHA and EPA, the types of fatty acids from animal
sources.

The study in Tehran, Iran at the Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry,
School of Public Health. The study lasted only eight weeks to determine the
effects of short-term omega-3 intake.

The subjects who were given placebos of sunflower oil capsules had no changes
in their inflammatory markers from serum testing, while those who did take the
strong omega-3 doses showed lowered inflammatory markers.

The research concluded: "Findings indicate that omega-3 fatty acid supplements
may alleviate inflammation caused by Type II diabetes mellitus." The "may" word
is conservative med-speak used by most researchers.

A little more assertive omega-3 benefit reports from maverick MDs
Two different incidents of young men in Virginia and West Virginia, one in his
mid-20s the other in his late teens, suffering from extreme brain damages were
brought out of comas and rapidly recovered thanks to massive omega-3 dosing.

They both came out of their comas and rapidly improved toward total recovery.
(http://www.naturalnews.com)

Dr. Dwight Lundell, a cardiologist with 30 years experience, proclaims the
source of heart problems is not cholesterol or fats in general, but arterial
inflammation from processed oils and other factors. He advises consuming
healthy fats high in omega-3. (http://www.naturalnews.com)

Vegetable omega-3 sources, such as flax, olive oil, and other sources, contain
ALA (alpha-linoleic acid), which has to be converted by the body into the more
beneficial forms of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).
But not everyone who is in poor health or older can make that conversion.

The animal omega-3 fats (fish, fish oils, grass fed livestock meats), contain
already converted DHA and EPA to help deliver immediate, stronger results.

Omega-3 fatty acids comprise most nerve and brain tissue. There are many other
omega-3 benefits, including emotional stability, heart health, skin health,
blood sugar stability, improved memory, and overall anti-aging.

For normal use, three grams or fewer daily of omega-3 is considered adequate
by most health professionals.

Sources included in this article:

http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/40461

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm

www.icelandhealth.com

http://www.naturalnews.com

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