Omega-3s EPA And DHA Studied For Arthritic Conditions

(Newswire.net — October 31, 2016) Orlando, FL — Arthritis is considered by the many to be a negative life-changing condition. It causes pain and suffering, and reduces the quality of life for sufferers. While there are pharmaceutical medications used to help sufferers achieve temporary pain relief, more and more experts are looking into the potentially therapeutic benefits of natural alternatives.

Omega-3s EPA and DHA widely studied for arthritic conditions. These omega-3s can be obtained from food such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, cod, and tuna or supplementation.  These healthy fats are believed to help reduce inflammation and morning stiffness.

According to experts, omega-3s work by blocking the inflammatory cytokines and prostaglandins. These molecules are usually converted by the body into resolvins, which are powerful anti-inflammatory chemicals. Fish oil intake is believed to inhibit the development of rheumatoid arthritis. It is also believed to help lower blood triglyceride and offer protection against heart disease.

Both EPA and DHA have been widely studied not just for rheumatoid arthritis but also for other inflammatory conditions. It is not a surprise that more and more people are turning to the use of fish oil supplements to potentially increase their protection against ailments related to inflammation.

A meta-analysis study in 2010 revealed that fish oil has successfully reduced the stiffness and joint tenderness suffered by individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. What is even more interesting is that the need for the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was also reduced.

Many people consider this finding to be promising as the use of pain relievers has been associated with certain side effects. Some of the side effects associated with the use of NSAIDs may be detrimental to health on a long term basis.

The pain brought by arthritis may often cause sufferers to stay at home, avoid joining social events, or withhold from work or exercise. The condition is one of the leading causes of disability, and sufferers may find themselves needing to have something, such as pain medications in order to achieve pain relief. However, the temporary pain relief they achieve may also come with a price.

Natural alternatives such as fish oil are among the popular alternatives for arthritis. It is believed to be a safer alternative than pain medications. There is also a myriad of potential health benefits associated with the use of fish oil. This makes it even more potentially beneficial for individuals who are not just striving to fight arthritis, but also other conditions.

Fish oil supplements are thought to have higher concentrations of omega-3 fats. They also contain little to no environmental pollutants such as mercury.

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