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How The Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Benefit Your Immune System

By Kevin DiDonato MS, CES--Level 1 Certified Precision Nutrition and Certified Personal Trainer


Do you have a fever, runny nose, congestion, or a constant cough?

Have you tried every over-the-counter medication around, hoping to fight off your cold or the flu?

Has nothing WORKED for you – or are you just fed up with not getting any better?

If you answered yes to any one of these questions, then do I have some news for you!

Breakthrough research shows that ONE nutrient, now more common than ever in your diet, may prevent or reduce cold symptoms.

All by stimulating your OWN defense system in your body!

And this new breakthrough in immunity comes from a place you would never suspect: the SEA!

DHA and Immunity

Recent studies have shown that DHA – one of the omega-3 fats – may be effective at reducing T-lymphocytes, which act, in conjunction with other cells, as your cells' first defense against foreign invaders.

However, the effects on other immune cells – namely B cells – have been an area not fully understood or studied.

Until now!

According to a new study, B cells are white blood cells that produce antibodies and other immune-fighting cells due to the presence of foreign invaders – such as the cold and flu bacteria.

They tested to see if DHA was able to enter into the B cell membrane, therefore enabling the DHA to enhance the B cell function – to destroy harmful bacteria.

Here’s what they found:

First, they found that the mice fed the DHA-enriched supplement showed increased activity in the B cells – meaning they produced more antibodies and were able to alert other cells of the harmful invaders.

They also noted, unlike previous findings associated with T cells, that the DHA did little to suppress the B cells, but instead, enhanced their function and increased their activity and immune- supporting abilities.

What did they conclude?

“These results support the hypothesis and an emerging concept that fish oil enhances B cell function in vivo.”

More DHA = Less Cold Symptoms?

Most people know the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, as important nutrients for heart health.

And they would be correct!

Omega-3 fatty acids have been used for many years as a way to lower total and LDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and boost HDL
levels; but, what they may not know is the omega-3 fatty acids are also useful for improving eye, brain, and joint health as well.

Now, according to this study, they may also have a new function – one that was previously unknown – in regards to boosting immune function and overall health.

DHA, this study suggests, may be able to improve the function of B cells, therefore allowing them to create more antibodies and boost their overall immune supporting functions.

By increasing your intake of fatty fish, a high quality omega-3 fatty acids supplement, or a DHA/EPA supplement, you may not only improve your overall health, but improve the function of your immune system as well.

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References:

Gurzell EA, Teaque H, Harris M, Shaikh SR, Fenton JI.  DHA-enriched fish oil targets B cell lipid microdomains and enhances ex vivo and in vivo B cell function.  J Leukoc Biol.  2013 Apr;93(4):463-70. doi: 10.1189/jlb.0812394.  Epub 2012 Nov 24.