Arachidonic Acid Gone Awry ”Increases Risk of Heart Attack
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People with a genetic disposition have a greater risk of having a heart attack if they eat a diet high in arachidonic acid, which is found in animal foods such as meats and eggs.
Read More...Asthma Triggering Compounds from Omega-6 Fat Create Clogged Arteries
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Excellent review paper, which describes how the potent inflammatory compounds, which trigger asthma, also damage arteries, via the leukotrienes generated from the omega-6 fat, arachidonic acid.
Read More...Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)
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The interactions between immune and inflammatory cells are mediated in large part by proteins, termed interleukins (IL), that are able to promote cell growth, differentiation and functional activation. TNF-{alpha} and IL-1 and IL-6 are the most important cytokines produced by monocytes and macrophages.
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