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DHA Lowers Inflammation in Men with Metabolic Problems

Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Byron J. Richards, CCN
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Elevated triglycerides are an important independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and they also signify a significant problem with leptin resistance.  Both problems have inflammation associated with them.  A new study shows that in men with elevated triglycerides, 3000 mg of DHA per day is able to lower various inflammatory markers like CRP (C reactive protein) and IL6 (interleukin 6).

It is already an established fact that fish oil helps to lower triglycerides in humans.  This new study is simply adding to this powerful cardiovascular and metabolic protective role of DHA.  Because inflammatory signals drive many health problems including those relating to leptin function, obesity, thyroid function, heart disease, and nerve decline, it is good news that a single nutrient can help so many issues.

In the study, after 90 days, the volume of inflammatory immune cells was down by 10%.  CRP was lowered by 15% and IL6 by 23%. 

The dose of DHA used in this study is fairly high, and is consistent with other high dose DHA human studies from 2000 mg – 4000 mg.  Individuals in difficult metabolic situations may want to consider these higher doses if they do not respond to lower DHA doses (400 mg – 1000 mg a day) and basic changes such as following the five rules of the Leptin Diet (which also lowers inflammation and triglycerides).

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