Arthritis
Omega 3, not omega 6 fatty acids inhibit tumorogenesis – (07-02-01)
Omega 3, not omega 6 fatty acids inhibit tumorogenesis
All of us in natural medicine have a tendency to call certain things “bad” or “good” when what we really mean is that we need a balance between the two. Every element that the body produces is there for a reason, and problems occur when the amount of that substance increases or decreases compared to normal. Consider the COX-2 inhibitors for arthritis (Vioxx, Celebrex)…the COX-2 enzyme is there for a reason–nature does not do otherwise. Just because we have not identified what that reason is yet does not mean it does not exist. We are now seeing an increase in risks to the heart with the COX-2 selective inhibitors. Perfect example. The omega-3 and -6 fatty acids are no different. Most experts agree that a ratio of about 1:1 or 2 (omega-3 to -5) is ideal, but Western living puts it more like 1:20.
PNAS — Abstracts: Liu et al. 98 (13): 7510
