Anti-Aging Research: Omega-3 Rich Fish Oil Reduces Inflammation, Vegetable Oil Increases Inflammation

Using more fish oil than vegetable oil in the diet decreases the formation of chemicals called prostanoids, which, when produced in excess, increase inflammation in various tissues and organs.

"Prostanoids help control blood pressure, fight allergies, and modulate inflammation, but too much of them especially those made from vegetable oils, can also lead to increased pain, swelling, and redness in various tissues," wrote the researchers.

Smith and his colleagues hope that by further investigating how prostanoids are regulated in the body, they can design potential drugs that bind to COX-2 and decrease levels of the vegetable oil prostanoids. Who is it that thinks it is better to design and give you drugs instead of just recommending a healthy diet consisting of more fish rich in omega-3's than unnatural vegetable oils rich in omega-6 PUFA's?

Read details of this omega-3 fish oil versus omega-6 from vegetable oil study.