Understanding how omega-3 dampens inflammatory reactions
(Norwegian University of Science and Technology) By studying macrophages isolated from mice and humans, researchers found that the omega-3 fatty acids activated the autophagy and specifically affected some proteins that transform the signals from the environment. Furthermore, the researchers found that omega-3 fatty acids dampened many inflammatory mechanisms within the macrophages, but especially reduced what is known as the type 1 interferon response.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news