Research has shown the increasing essential fatty acid (EFA), specifically Omega-3, intake in people with atopic dermatitis (eczema) can be beneficial. People with eczema process EFAs differently, often having more pro-inflammatory Omega-6 and less anti-inflammatory Omega-3 in their blood and the walls of their cells. This decrease in longer-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-3’s EPA and […]
Essential fatty acids (EFA), specifically Omega 3s, have been in the news a lot recently. They’ve also been the subject of a number of research studies. And rightly so! Omega 3 fatty acids, known commonly by two constituents EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), play a role in myriad processes in the body. One […]
New research shows that there is a synergistic effect between EPA and DHA (from the Omega 3 essential fatty acid family). Research like this supports the notion that whole foods rich in these super nutrients are important since EPA and DHA are naturally occurring in proper ratios in, say, wild salmon or sardines. Yes, of […]
Atopic dermatitis, the umbrella under which eczema falls, is characterized by itching, and patches of dry, thickened skin typically on the hands, neck, face and legs. In children, it commonly appears on the backs of the knees and inside the elbows. To read more about adult eczema, please visit my eczema page by clicking here. […]
