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A number of trials Omega 3s in auto immune condtions
August 9, 2008 by Anonymous, 1 year 15 weeks ago
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There are a number of trials suggesting that administration of long chain Omega 3s may have benefit in autoimmune / inflammatory conditions.
This is what Simopoulos AP a respect researcher said "There have been a number of clinical trials assessing the benefits of dietary supplementation with fish oils in several inflammatory and autoimmune diseases in humans, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches. Many of the placebo-controlled trials of fish oil in chronic inflammatory diseases reveal significant benefit, including decreased disease activity and a lowered use of anti-inflammatory drugs."
Arguably ensuring that there is not excess Omega 6 in the diet would also have positive benefits by removing the raw material of the downstream inflammatory products.
Excess dietary Omega six intake effects are exacerbated because the body can store high levels of Omega 6 in the body fat (20 plus percent in some has been observed) and stores little Omega 3.
Many thanks you for posting. It is always positive to growing see recognition of the impact of Omega 3 and 6 by the medical profession.
Robert Brown
Author Omega Six The Devils Fat
www.omegasixthedevilsfat.com