Which is a better natural anti inflammatory?

Question

fish oil or flaxseed oil?

Answer 1

Fish oil, Omega 3s (EFAs)
Omega 3s are an essential fatty acid that we all need more of in our diets.
There are 2 kinds of Omega 3s. The body has to convert vegetarian sources of Omega 3 (in the form of ALA or Alpha Linolenic Acid) such as in walnuts and flax seed, to the kind that can be used by the body. However animal sources such as fish oil, eggs, as well as pasture-fed beef and dairy products are 're already in the EPA and DHA form which is the superior form in that they don't need to be converted for the body to use them.

Furthermore the elderly and anyone with a metabolic problem have a hard time with the conversion process since they lack a certain enzyme.

Answer 2

I was recently advised that taking Omega 3-6-9 is great natural anti inflammatory. It actually contains a balanced blend of borage oil, fish oil, and flax seed oil as well as olive oil. Here is a little bit of info that I found about it:

Add essential fatty acids to your diet. Take a daily fish oil supplement high in omega-3’s to balance out your diet. Some practitioners recommend adding an omega-6 supplement called gamma linolenic acid, or GLA, if you have rheumatoid arthritis. These essential fatty acids restore the right amount of arachadonic acid in your blood. Use olive oil liberally. It’s high in oleic acid, an omega-9, and has significant anti-inflammatory properties. Just be sure your EFA supplement has been tested and proven free of mercury and other heavy metals — otherwise it can do you more harm than good.

More tips:

Avoid refined sugar and carbohydrates with a high glycemic load, as well as processed and convenience food as much as possible. Steer clear of known allergens and be aware of increasing food sensitivities. Wheat, eggs, dairy, soy and nuts are the most common dietary irritants. We recommend following an elimination diet (avoiding a substance for two weeks, then introducing it for a day or two) to identify your sensitivities.

Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and wild fish. Despite the health benefits of fish, most species have astronomically high levels of mercury and PCB’s. Severely limit or avoid all Atlantic varieties, and only eat wild Pacific or Alaskan salmon (never farm-raised!). The lower on the food chain the better, so sardines, anchovies and shellfish are still good choices. Add a portion of vegetables to every meal and snack for their fiber and natural anti-inflammatory compounds. Many herbs (like oregano) and foods like garlic, green tea, blueberries, and ginger contain flavanoids and polyphenols that limit free radical production. Investigate the anti-inflammation diet in The Perricone Promise, by Nicholas Perricone.

I hope this helps! :o)

Answer 3

Fish oil is more likely to have strong anti-inflammatory action that flaxseed oil because the flaxseed oil contains only alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) that has to be converted to the anti-inflammatory long-chain omega-3s (EPA and DHA present in fish oils). This conversion process is very 'inefficient' in the body. Note: it may take fairly high doses of fish oils to produce an anti-inflammatory effect. You also need to limit your omega-6 intake to reasonable levels because these fats are pro-inflammatory. Trans fats also are pro-inflammatory.

You may also want to consider high doses of "Mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols" which are the 'complete' and natural forms of vitamin E. Recent research suggests the anti-inflammatory action of mixed tocopherols (especially the gamma-tocopherol form) may be more powerful (and safer) than NSAIDs (drugs). Also be sure you are not taking high doses of only alpha-tocopherol in supplements, because this has been shown to decrease blood levels of the anti-inflammatory gamma-tocopherol.

Hope this helps you. Best wishes.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Is this for a certain injury or surgery ?