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Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent and treat nerve damage

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:36 am
by MSUK
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Research from Queen Mary, University of London suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to protect nerves from injury and help them to regenerate.

When nerves are damaged because of an accident or injury, patients experience pain, weakness and muscle paralysis which can leave them disabled, and recovery rates are poor.

The new study, published this week in the Journal of Neuroscience, suggests that omega-3 fatty acids could play a significant role in speeding recovery from nerve injury....Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... pageid/721

Re: Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent and treat nerve damage

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:29 am
by mrbarlow
Thanks for posting Sqiffy.

Clearly Omega 3 has a number of potential benefits - down regulates MMP-9, Immuno modulator, and neuroprotective.