In an article published by nutraingredients.com entitled, Omega-3s anti-inflammatory mechanism revealed: researcher Dr Jerrold Olefsky of the University of California, San Diego says, "Omega-3s may reduce inflammation by acting on a receptor found in fat tissue and on inflammatory immune cells called macrophages."
"Omega-3s are very potent activators of GPR120 on macrophages - more potent than any other anti-inflammatory we've ever seen," said lead researcher Dr Jerrold Olefsky of the University of California, San Diego.
Recent research has shown that fish oil may be beneficial in supporting cognitive function by helping the body manage stress and enhance mood. It may also promote a healthy complexion. In an article published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the effects of omega-3 fish oil supplementation was shown to be beneficial for healthy cognitive and cardiac functioning. The study shows that supplementing with fish oil daily can rapidly raise the levels of EPA and DHA in cardiac tissue. This is important because both EPA and DHA have been proven to help maintain normal plasma triglycerides. In addition, DHA has been shown to help maintain blood pressure and blood viscosity.
