New research shows that a bioactive compound called resolvin D - 1, injected as a therapeutic dose, is able to limit this collateral damage in the kidneys, as tested in an animal model. (sciencedaily.com)
They then added either an active type of the omega - 3 fatty acid DHA known as resolvin D1 or an active type of vitamin D3 known as 1alpha,25 - dihydroxyvitamin D3 to a few of the cells to evaluate the effect that they had on amyloid - beta absorption and inflammation. (ahealthblog.com)
The scientists determined that the body converts DHA to a compound called resolvin D2, which prevents neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) from sticking to the walls of blood vessels and initiating an inflammation response. (discovermagazine.com)