Dr. Mercola June 19 2008 1,342 views
New research shows that intake of oily fish is associated with a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however, psychosocial work stress and smoking can increase the risk of developing the condition.
This is the first time oily fish has been demonstrated to have a protective effect against the development of RA. It can reduce an individual's risk by 20 to 30 percent.
Annmarie Wesley, lead author of the oily fish intake study, commented that: "The findings from these studies add to an increasing body of evidence to support the assertion that lifestyle modifications can have a significant impact on an individual's risk for developing RA, one of the most common autoimmune diseases".
The first time fish has been demonstrated to have a protective effect on RA? I have seen studies that help with the symptoms of RA. I just thought this was common knowledge that it reduced the risk of developing RA? I suppose all the studies were on treating the symptoms as our great medical establishment always focuses.The benefits of increasing your Omega 3 levels are many. If a drug created by big pharma could make all the claims associated with Omega 3 they would have a blockbuster.
I believe the biggest positive for Omega 3 is its anti-inflammatory properties. Some believe that inflammation is the cause of all the big diseases of us Americans - heart disease. arthritis obviously, high blood pressure, Diabetes, etc. SO if the inflammation is the big problem maybe increasing Omega 3 is the big answer.
SO listen to Dr Mercola and increase those Omega 3’s!
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http://www.omega-3-for-your-health.com
From the study...Psychosocial Stress at Work
Psychosocial stress at work, defined as low decision latitude (or low level of control) was found to be associated with a higher risk for RA. Collected via a validated questionnaire, this was demonstrated in both self-reported data (OR=1.6 (95% CI 1.2-2.2)) and JEM (job exposure matrix)-derived data (OR=1.3 (95% CI 1.0-1.7)). These results were only marginally changed when the investigators adjusted the odds ratios for social class and smoking for the 1,221 cases and 1,454 controls who participated in the study.