Making sense of inflammation as a component of healthy immunity
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Show Description:Professor Philip Calder describes when inflammation is helpful and when it is not. Omega-3s as pro-resolvins and their role in immune function, as well as matters of background diet, balance, and genes are discussed. After listening to this podcast, you will welcome the omega-3 fire brigade.Topics Discussed:2:17 Difference between immunity and inflammation3:15 Cardinal signs of inflammation4:42 Benefits and harmful effects of inflammation9:31 Role of omega-3s in inflammation16:10 Treating inflammation with omega-3s17:13 EPA & DHA in controlling inflammation20:58 Differentiating responses to omega-324:31 Plant omega-3sResources Mentioned in this episode:· Dr. Philip Calder Bio · https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(08)00780-4/abstract· https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28067815/