It has been known for a while that arthritis and fish oil are connected, but the extent to which this oil can help is quite incredible according to the latest breakthrough study, although it very much depends on the quality of the oil. Here are some tips for finding the most effective oil, and the results of the most recent study.
A recent breakthrough for scientists looking at the connection between arthritis and fish oil showed how the body converts the DHA omega 3 fatty acid into a powerful anti-inflammatory chemical called resolvin D2.
American and British scientists have always known that omega 3 was good for arthritis, but until now, just how it worked was a mystery, before the discovery of resolvin D2.
The most important point is that the body only makes this chemical from DHA omega 3 fatty acids, and in the majority of supplements out there, it is the other fatty acid EPA that is present in higher amounts.
People taking DHA fish oil have described it as being so effective for rheumatoid arthritis that some are able to come off their prescription medication altogether, a testament to its incredible anti-inflammatory properties that is also responsible for prevention of heart attacks and strokes, lower cholesterol and blood pressure and improved brain health to name a few. Read more…
Good oils are the oils that lower bad cholesterol (LDL), reduce the risk of artery blockage improving heart health. They support your body, enhance its functions, and your immune system. Mono-unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fats provide these oils.
Some of the best sources for good oils are healthy fats like:
Cold Water Fish Nuts — Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans Seeds — Sun Flower Seeds Vegetables — olives, canola, cold pressed hemp etc.
Fat is fat regardless of whether or not to provides the good oil we seek. And all fats — good or bad — contain 9 calories per gram. So how many grams of overall fat you consume has to be of concern.
Your body requires certain levels of nutrients from these oils each day to operate at peak efficiency. But if you must eat too much fatty foods to get the proper levels of things like Omega 3. This is a problem.
In some cases we would have to ingest far too much of a given food to be safe or convenient. Read more…
There’s no doubt about it, fish oil and heart health are a perfect match, helping you to avoid heart disease and strokes and many other degenerative diseases too. Here are the main benefits to expect and how to select the best oil to get them.
It is the powerful anti-inflammatory powers of the omega 3 fatty acids that make fish oil so good, and of the two main ones, EPA and DHA, it is high levels of DHA that is required.
They stop the platelets in the blood from sticking together, helping to prevent a clot and improving the circulation. They can also reduce amount of blood fats related to cholesterol to lower the blood pressure.
Further studies have found another link between fish oil and heart disease that can also help to strengthen the electrical system of the heart preventing any rhythm abnormalities. Read more…
If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you are likely all too aware of the pain, discomfort and frustration of this crippling disease. The most common treatment, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, while effective, can also come with unwanted side effects, such as causing ulcers in your stomach or affecting your kidneys or liver.
So what can you do?
Scientists have long known that fish oil acts as an anti-inflammatory in your system. They have been focused on using the Omega 3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) to reduce inflammation at a cellular level, thereby limiting the risk of blood clots and lowering cholesterol.
But the source of arthritis pain is also inflammation, so researchers tried using therapeutic doses of Omega 3 on people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, as well as joint pain and morning stiffness.
The results were excellent. In more than 75% of the cases, the patients were able to reduce their dose of NSAIDs.
What is a therapeutic dose? Read more…
