If you read our article on the omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA), you would have learned about the benefits of fish oil on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. There have not been very many studies into the necessary amount of fish oil to consume in order to receive the anti-inflammatory benefits, but there have been [...]
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New research has determined how fish oils help improve symptoms in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The research, conducted by Queen Mary, University of London and Harvard Medical School, explains that the body converts DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, into another chemical called Resolvin D2. Resolvin D2 creates a chemical signal [...] The foods you eat have a significant impact on how well your body functions. For arthritis sufferers, an anti-inflammatory diet may be the best choice. So what is an anti-inflammatory diet? It depends on who you ask. [...] New research shows that use of cod liver oil supplements may allow RA patients to cut their use of pain medications by more than 30%. [...] |
  
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