Minimizes Inflammation
The immune system fights off infections or treats injuries through inflammation. While it serves a crucial purpose, chronic or long-term inflammation resulting from conditions and disorders, such as heart disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity, can considerably impact the quality of life. One example is how stress or increased weight can contribute to or exacerbate the level of inflammation in the body.
One way to address these symptoms is by reducing the inflammation they cause. Since fish oil is known for its anti-inflammatory characteristics, it can potentially treat and minimize inflammation. It gets it from molecules called special pro-resolving mediators or SPMs, which have potent effects on WBCs and in controlling inflammation of the blood vessels. In a couple of studies—one involving those experiencing chronic stress and another with obesity—the usage of fish oil had reduced the gene expression production of cytokinesis or inflammatory molecules.
In addition, fish oil supplementation has been shown to reduce stiffness, joint pain, and reliance on medication for those with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis that causes pain and discomfort in the joint areas. However, in cases like IBD, there isn’t enough evidence to support claims that fish oil can improve its symptoms.
