CNS Nutrition Specialist Exam Prep

Category - Certified Nutrition Specialist

Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduce the inflammation of arthritis through the action of which intermediary:
  1. Corticosteroids
  2. Prostaglandin 3
  3. Arachidonic acid
  4. Ganglioside
Explanation
Answer: B - Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduce the inflammation of arthritis through the action of prostaglandin 3, an intermediary compound formed in omega-3 metabolism. Arachidonic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid which forms prostaglandin 2, responsible for increased inflammation.
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