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‘Good’ fats and inflammation: more complex than first thought

24 June 2025

Omega-3 fatty acids, popularly believed to reduce inflammation in the body, appear to increase certain inflammatory markers, researchers have found.

Dr Daisy Crick looked at the role of omega-3 and omega-6 in the body as part of her PhD studies at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol and said the findings challenge commonly held views.

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