Olive Oil Fights Inflammation and herpes

[Trapology]

A compound found in extra-virgin olive oilolive oil, pale yellow to greenish oil obtained from the pulp of olives by separating the liquids from solids. Olive oil was used in the ancient world for lighting, in the preparation of food, and as an anointing oil for both ritual and cosmetic purposes. It is produced mainly in Algeria, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, and Turkey. The characteristics of the oil vary with the climate, cultivation, and variety of olive.
..... Click the link for more information. inhibits the activity of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, acting in the same way as ibuprofen ibuprofen /ibu?pro?fen/ (i?bu-pro?fen) a nonsteroidal non?ster?oid (nn-st?roid, -str-)
adj. antiinflammatory drug used in the treatment of pain, fever, dysmenorrhea, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other rheumatic and nonrheumatic inflammatory disorders, and vascular headaches. and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a drug that suppresses inflammation in a manner similar to steroids, but without the side effects of steroids; commonly referred to by the acronym NSAID (ĕn`sĕd).. Inflammation plays a major role in a number of chronic diseases. Gary Beauchamp, Ph.D., of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, noticed that a particular olive oil irritated his throat in exactly the same way as ibuprofen. He and his colleagues reproduced the irritant ir?ri?tant (r-tnt)
adj. compound synthetically to confirm their thoughts. They speculated that olive oil, mainstay of the Mediterranean diet associated with so many health benefits, may be a key factor in that diet's success.

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Olive+oil:+fights+inflammation-a0145156109

 

[Thate]

what about flax nig?

 

[liftsiron]

what about flax nig?

Flax is a waste of money your body lacks enough enough of the enzyme to effectively convert enough of the O6 to the healthy O3's. Stick with fish oils as a supp. and olive oil for cooking. Both have many health benefits.

 

[Thate]

But does fish oil aid the joints like the article states olive oil does?

 

[John Benz]

Fish oil is the gold standard reducing joint inflammation by brute force of its EPA, and the only reason I don't use it on as regular basis is the cost factor. Your body can only convert a small amount of omega 6 from flax to the beneficial omega 3.

Hemp oil is also excellent. It contains all 3 omegas- 3,6,9, makeing it a complete fat. In addition hemp oil also contains smaller amounts of 3 other unsturated fats in GLA, oleic acid and stearidonic acid. This EFA combination is not only unique in the vegetable kingdom, but indispensable for cell growth, circulation, immune function, healthy skin, and the prevention of degenerative diseases. Continuous use of flax oil has caused concern about an imbalance of EFA in the body. Hemp oil can be used without worries.

But....flax oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Flax seed oil has lignans.

lignans inhibit prostaglandin synthesis before the COX 2, LOX can create E2, thromboxane, and other meanies .

Try taking 5-6 tbsn flax oil each day. Calorie dense, but will relieve joint inflammation in elbows, knees and rotator cuff faster than anything else I've tried.

I have found flax oil even more important than glucosamine for sore joints and tendons. Ever since Lakeville Thor convinced me to try 5 tbs per day, my elbows and rotator cuffs have been pain-free. Works like magic, and effects are noticeable soon after you start taking it. Plus, there are a multitude of nutritional benefits to be found in flax oil. I now take 2-3 tbs flax oil as a maintenance dose.

Below is a post from Andrew Thorssen at BB.com. He is an abnormally strong young powerlifter and often rails against the norm...but he's usually right.

Look,

I am going to cut through the bullshit here. Literally EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT I HAVE TOLD TO TAKE FLAX OIL AT 5 TABLESPOONS DAILY HAS COMPLTELY GOTTEN RID OF THEIR JOINT PAIN (this is about 25 people)!!! In addition, to again reiterate my point, for the last week I intentionally did not take any flaxseed oil at my normal dose of 5-7 tablespoons daily. Guess what? I could hardly squat yesterday because my joints hurt so bad. I also lost 4 pounds. I bet within a week they will be feeling great again due to the lubricating oil.

Two of the success stories will follow:

My mother in law (well, basically) has fibromyalgia and diabetes. Her joint pain has gone down significantly since she started taking flaxseed oil (3 tablespoons for her).

Also, my buddy George who I lift with when I am in MN hasn't been able to squat for 5 years (he's 41) - he is 5'10'', 265. I would say he's around 13% bf - a freakshow no doubt. ANyway, since he started taking flaxseed oil at my doses, he is squating again.

Seriously people, I am not lying about this. Try it if you have joint pain.
-AT

 

[Thate]

Flax is a waste of money your body lacks enough enough of the enzyme to effectively convert enough of the O6 to the healthy O3's. Stick with fish oils as a supp. and olive oil for cooking. Both have many health benefits.

BTW first time I ever heard this bro, it already has alot of 3's in it. More 3's than 6 according to my bottle. You saying those are worthless?