In continuation of my update on DHA.
Scientists show how DHA resolves inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a major factor in a wide range of problems from arthritis to cardiovascular disease, and DHA (struct above, found in fish oil) is known to temper this problem. A new research report appearing in the July 2013 issue of The FASEB Journal, helps explain why DHA is important in reducing inflammation, and provides an important lead to finding new drugs that will help bring people back to optimal health. Specifically, researchers found that macrophages (a type of white blood cell) use DHA to produce "maresins," (struct below) which serve as the "switch" that turns inflammation off and switches on resolution...
Scientists show how DHA resolves inflammation
