Is almond milk inflammatory? And more listener questions
Nutrition Diva
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Does Almond Milk Cause Inflammation?
Omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids play complimentary roles in regulating certain immune functions. Inflammation is part of the body's healing response to injury and infection. Compounds derived from omega 3 fats have an opposing action acting to calm inflammation and keep things in balance. The modern industrialized western diet tends to be quite high in omega 6 mostly due to the vegetable oils that are used in processed foods.
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