Inflammation
(Latin, inflammare, to set on
fire is part of the complex biological
response of vascular tissues to
harmful stimuli, such as pathogens,
damaged cells, or irritants.[1]
Inflammation is a protective attempt
by the organism to remove the
injurious stimuli and to initiate
the healing process. Inflammation
is not a synonym for infection,
even in cases where inflammation
is caused by infection. Although
infection is caused by a microorganism,
inflammation is one of the responses
of the organism to the pathogen.
Without inflammation, wounds and
infections would never heal. Similarly,
progressive destruction of the
tissue would compromise the survival
of the organism. However,
chronic inflammation can also
lead to a host of diseases,
such as hay fever, atherosclerosis,
rheumatoid arthritis, and even
cancer (e.g., gallbladder carcinoma).
It is for that reason that inflammation
is normally closely regulated
by the body.
Inflammation can be classified
as either acute or chronic. Acute
inflammation is the initial response
of the body to harmful stimuli
and is achieved by the increased
movement of plasma and leukocytes
(especially granulocytes ) from
the blood into the injured tissues.
A cascade of biochemical events
propagates and matures the inflammatory
response, involving the local
vascular system, the immune system,
and various cells within the injured
tissue. Prolonged inflammation,
known as chronic inflammation,
leads to a progressive shift in
the type of cells present at the
site of inflammation and is characterized
by simultaneous destruction and
healing of the tissue from the
inflammatory process.
Potential health benefits Of Omega
3 Fish Oil Fatty Acids... DHA
AND EPA
The 18 carbon á-linolenic
acid (ALA) has not been shown
to have the same cardiovascular
benefits as DHA or EPA.
Currently,
there are many products on the
market that claim to contain
health-promoting "omega 3", but
contain only ALA, not EPA or DHA.
These products contain mainly
plant oils and must be converted
by the body to create DHA, and
are therefore less effective.
DHA and EPA are made by marine
microalgae. These are then consumed
by fish and accumulate to high
levels in their internal organs.
The United States Environmental
Protection Agency issues fish
consumption advisories to empower
Americans to avoid toxic mercury
levels in certain fish and shellfish
while still reaping the health
benefits of consuming fish and
shellfish. (My own comment:
This is exactly why many people
consume Omega 3 Fish
Oil Purity Supplements)
People with certain circulatory
problems, such as varicose veins,
may benefit from such supplements
containing EPA and DHA, which
stimulate blood circulation, increase
the breakdown of fibrin, a compound
involved in clot and scar formation,
and, in addition, have been shown
to reduce blood pressure.[
Some potential benefits have
been reported in conditions such
as rheumatoid arthritis and cardiac
arrhythmias.
These Articles are never meant
to diagnose, treat or give advice...
only to inform. Always go
to your health professional!
