Healthy Fats May Potentially Play a Role in the Reduction of Pain Syndrome

(Newswire.net — April 14, 2017) Orlando, FL — Pain is one of the most natural consequences of having medical conditions such as fibromyalgia.  While there are pain-free intervals, sufferers often experience increased sensitivity and pain. While there are pain relief medications, there are also some natural remedies thought to be helpful for the condition.

Healthy fats may potentially play a role in the reduction of pain syndrome. Fibromyalgia can cause over sensitization of nerves and disruptions of the pathways that help inhibit pain, as well as, trigger the neuroendocrine responses to stress.

The neuroendocrine system, otherwise known as the HPA-axis, is an extremely complex system that is usually triggered in stressful situations. It encourages the body to practice some coping mechanisms towards any situation that arises.

Thousands of years ago, the flight or fight response was usually initiated when people face danger. Today, it is used for modern day stressors such as work stress. According to experts, the body can have the same flight or fight response whether it is danger or stress. This bodily response triggers the release of chemicals that trigger pain and inflammation. Increased inflammatory cytokine levels are common in chronic conditions like fibromyalgia.

In a recent study, it was found that increased omega-6 fats in the body is directly correlated with disability associated with pain, as well as, elevated anxiety levels among those with CRPS. Omega-6 fats are found in non-organic red meat, as well as, vegetable oils.

According to experts, arachidonic acid (AA), which is a type of omega-6, can accumulate in the cell membranes and gets converted into inflammatory products once released. Eating certain types of unhealthy food can result in the excessive production of inflammatory products inside the body.

It is imperative that people should regulate or reduce their intake of omega-6 fats. Instead, they should consume food and beverages that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s fats are widely known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

There are many ways to consume omega-3s than omega-6s to reduce pain and inflammation. Instead of using vegetable oils, coconut or olive oil should be used. Consumers should also reduce or avoid their intake of processed and non-organic meat. This may include burgers, sausages, and salami.

They may also use fish oil supplements, which often contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA, for instance, doesn’t just have anti-inflammatory effects, but also reduces AA’s ability to induce inflammation.

Taking fish oil supplements on a daily basis can significantly help increase the omega-3 fatty acid levels inside the body.