Studies have proven that inflammation is the root cause of various diseases like arthritis, heart attacks, Alzheimer's, and even cancer. This is the reason that, more and more people are in the quest to find answers to questions like - what are the symptoms of inflammation, why does it get chronic and how to reduce it naturally without any side effect. Let us tackle them one by one.
What are the symptoms of inflammation?
Inflammation is the body's defense mechanism. In case of any infection or injury, WBCs attach to the inner linings of blood vessels around the affected area, resulting in inflammation. Symptoms of acute inflammation are redness, pain, swelling, and warmth around the affected area.
However, if this is left unattended or because of body's autoimmune disorder (wherein it starts, treating the cell as foreign material and tries to kill the same), it can be chronic. Loss of function of the affected area can be treated as the symptom of chronic inflammation. Now, that we know what are the symptoms of inflammation, let us find out how to reduce the same naturally.
Without any doubt, fish oil supplements are the way to go. They contain an essential DHA omega-3 fatty acid, which body can convert to Resolvin D2. Resolvin D2 is a chemical that is an unparalleled anti-inflammatory agent.
You may argue that because these supplements are made from fish, then why not eat fish directly and attain higher levels of DHA. Simple reason is – increasing pollution in ocean waters has resulted in high toxicity in fish caught from them. Therefore, by eating fish you not only achieve higher amounts of DHA but higher levels of toxins like mercury, lead, arsenic, PCBs, etc. too. Thus, supplements are any day the better choice.
Because there are many supplements (both good quality and substandard) available in the market, below is a short list of parameters that you can use to lay your hands on the effective one –
1. It should be made from fish caught from pristine waters. E.g. hoki fish found in the southern coast of New Zealand.
2. It should undergo the molecular distillation process. This is the only process known that can filter out all the chemicals and toxins from the oil and ensures that the result is of pharmaceutical grade.
3. It should have high DHA content. 1000 mg pill should at least contain 250 mg of DHA.
4. It should be fresh and should smell like ocean water.
Now, that you know what are the symptoms of inflammation and how to reduce them effectively and naturally; your next logical should be to be do some research on the internet. Once you are satisfied with the quality of the supplement, start taking it regularly.
If you need my assistance in recommending you one, visit my website Omega 3 Brief. Based on the personal experience I can tell you that a blend of hoki oil and tuna oil has twice the anti-inflammatory property and hence can really make you forget the symptoms of inflammation.
Chuck Blake is an active researcher and consumer of fish oil products.Visit his website http://omega3brief.com today to learn more about the powerful benefits of omega-3 fish oils.
