Wellness and omega-3 and aspirin

In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about the use of essential fatty acids in combatting chronic inflammation which can lead to illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and bowel diseases to name a few. Recent research has found that essential fatty acids are converted by the body to a novel genus of lipid mediators called specialized proresolving mediators. Specialized proresolving mediators represent a portion of the omega-3 fatty acid spectrum that has a big effect on reducing inflammation during the ending phase of the immune response. Importantly, research has shown that taking aspirin helps omega-3 fatty acids combat inflammatory diseases.  Turning to the environment, in November last year the U.S. Department of Energy launched a climate program called the Better Climate Challenge. The Challenge commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% within 10 years. More than 90 organizations across the U.S. have joined the challenge thus far. Consider asking your organization to join.

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