Fact #1: Although Omega-3's demonstrate a multitude of benefits, side effects of consuming an excess of Omega-3's are: bleeding, intestinal discomfort, hypotension, and lowers blood sugar levels (bad if your blood sugar level is still high). In extreme excess, Omega-3's can have a negative effect on your immune response.
Fact #2: Omega-3's are a natural anticoagulant, by decreasing thromboxane production level.
Fact #3: Omega-3's will aid in retinal development in children, especially in oscillatory movement.
Question #1: Although we know that DHA aids in retinal development, how does DHA improve eye function on the molecular level?
Question #2: Are Omega-3's the only thromboxane inhibitors? Are Omega-3's solely responsible for thromboxane inhibition, or are there other chemicals in effect?
Facts: 1. Omega-3s, in extreme excess, have a negative effect on your immune response because they reduce the inflammatory response. Inflammation is necessary in moderation to get white blood cells to a site of infection to destroy pathogens. 2. Omega-3s are an anticoagulant, meaning they prevent the clumping of platelets. When in combination with plaque forming, omega-3s could potentially increase circulation by decreasing blood pressure. 3. DHA is present in the eye, but is the most concentrated in the retina. It benefits not only the retina but the muscles that move it (oscillatory movement) and the parts of the brain that control the eye.
Questions: 1. How specifically (on a cellular level) do omega-3’s inhibit thromboxane? 2. Do omega-3s cause hypotension by inhibiting any other coagulants?
You did a great job discussing your research findings. Could you find out some specifics (a mechanism or a mode of action) of how omega-3s affect thromboxane production and vitamin K? Could you find quantitative data - what is the usual/normal consumption of omega-3s and what is the "extreme" consumption that causes those side effects you listed? Overall, a job well done.
Fact #1: Although Omega-3's demonstrate a multitude of benefits, side effects of consuming an excess of Omega-3's are: bleeding, intestinal discomfort, hypotension, and lowers blood sugar levels (bad if your blood sugar level is still high). In extreme excess, Omega-3's can have a negative effect on your immune response.
ReplyDeleteFact #2: Omega-3's are a natural anticoagulant, by decreasing thromboxane production level.
Fact #3: Omega-3's will aid in retinal development in children, especially in oscillatory movement.
Question #1: Although we know that DHA aids in retinal development, how does DHA improve eye function on the molecular level?
Question #2: Are Omega-3's the only thromboxane inhibitors? Are Omega-3's solely responsible for thromboxane inhibition, or are there other chemicals in effect?
Facts:
ReplyDelete1. Omega-3s, in extreme excess, have a negative effect on your immune response because they reduce the inflammatory response. Inflammation is necessary in moderation to get white blood cells to a site of infection to destroy pathogens.
2. Omega-3s are an anticoagulant, meaning they prevent the clumping of platelets. When in combination with plaque forming, omega-3s could potentially increase circulation by decreasing blood pressure.
3. DHA is present in the eye, but is the most concentrated in the retina. It benefits not only the retina but the muscles that move it (oscillatory movement) and the parts of the brain that control the eye.
Questions:
1. How specifically (on a cellular level) do omega-3’s inhibit thromboxane?
2. Do omega-3s cause hypotension by inhibiting any other coagulants?
You did a great job discussing your research findings. Could you find out some specifics (a mechanism or a mode of action) of how omega-3s affect thromboxane production and vitamin K? Could you find quantitative data - what is the usual/normal consumption of omega-3s and what is the "extreme" consumption that causes those side effects you listed?
ReplyDeleteOverall, a job well done.