Sentences with phrase «eicosanoids such»

These fatty acids are converted to eicosanoids such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

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The specific anti-inflammatory chemicals eicosanoids, mentioned above, have similar effects to aspirin, but without downsides such as gastric bleeding.

At a mechanistic level, curcumin mitigates inflammation by inhibiting an array of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules, such as the eicosanoids known as leukotrienes, thromboxanes, and prostaglandins, which elicit deleterious effects ranging from pain to blood clotting to airway constriction (Chainani, 2003).

A lack of efforts to reduce inflammation in the body can contribute chronic Western disease, such as heart disease and cancer Omega - 3 fatty acids have proven to reduce the production of molecules and substances linked to inflammation, such as inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines Studies have consistently shown a link between higher omega - 3 intake and reduced inflammation.