| An essentials oils inflammation fighting ability has to | | | | needs them for many things. One is to produce |
| do with the kind of fatty acid it contains. Now, there | | | | hormones. |
| are some terms that can be confusing when you are | | | | The sixes are converted into inflammation-causing |
| shopping for a natural anti-inflammatory. So first, let | | | | hormones. The threes compete for conversion and |
| me clear up some confusion. | | | | are made into less inflammatory ones. So, taking an |
| An essential oil might not contain any fatty acids at | | | | omega-3 fish oil supplement, for example, can help to |
| all. The term is used to describe concentrated plant | | | | reduce the inflammation caused by excessive intake |
| fragrances. | | | | of omega-6s, a modern-day problem. |
| The petals or other parts of a specific plant are put | | | | The omega-3s found in fish oil are different from |
| in a distillation device along with water. The water is | | | | those found in plants like flax. While the essentials oils |
| converted to steam, passes through some copper | | | | inflammation fighting ability of flax may be present, it |
| tubing and returns to its liquid form in the final | | | | does not appear to be. Researchers say that the |
| collection pot. | | | | benefits of the omega-3s in fish far outweigh the |
| The water ends up smelling like the plant that was in | | | | benefits of those found in flax. |
| the first pot. It is said to convey the essence of the | | | | DHA and EPA are the primary omega-3s found in fish |
| plant. | | | | oil. ALA is the one found in flax. Increased |
| Essential fatty acids are nutrients needed to support | | | | consumption of any of them could correct the |
| human health. They are long-chained polyunsaturated | | | | modern-day imbalance. But, DHA and EPA have been |
| fatty acids that must be present in the diet; the | | | | shown to stimulate the production of |
| body cannot produce them. | | | | anti-inflammatory compounds. The same cannot be |
| Omega-3s and 6s are the two essential fatty acids. | | | | said of ALA. |
| They are found in animal and vegetable fat in various | | | | The anti-inflammatory activity of fish oil specifically |
| combinations. | | | | has been measured. In some cases, it is equivalent to |
| Many foods that have become popular in modern | | | | that of aspirin. |
| times are known to contain 10 to 40 times more | | | | Another subject is essentials oils inflammation causing |
| omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3s. Part of the | | | | ability. The concentrated plant extracts can cause |
| omega-3s essentials oils inflammation fighting ability | | | | inflammatory allergic reaction. Use them with caution, |
| has to do with correcting this imbalance. | | | | and use fish oil freely. |
| The fatty acids are essential, because the body | | | | |