DPA – The Missing Omega-3 for Health and Wellness

DPA Reduces Vascular and Systemic InflammationThere are several possible explanations as to why DPA is able to reduce vascular inflammation and prevent atherosclerosis. Consider the following:• DPA leads to the production of its own anti-inflammatory molecules known as “resolvins” and “protectins.”• DPA may be more effective than either EPA or DHA in reducing C-reactive protein and other markers of inflammation.• DPA is more effective than EPA or DHA in inhibiting platelet aggregation, a key factor in the development of atherosclerosis.• DPA enhances EPA’s ability to repair damaged blood vessels.Let’s take a more in depth look at each of these mechanisms. First, one of the interesting downstream metabolites of omega-3 fatty acids are compounds known as resolvins and protectins. Resolvins are given that name because of their ability to resolve inflammation while protectins protect against inflammation from ever starting. Resolvins (Rv), protectins (PD) and another class of compounds, ma...