Fatty acids are important metabolic nutrients that strongly influence inflammation processes in the body. Several essential fatty acids influence the production of prostaglandins--hormone-like substances that stimulate inflammation and are thus implicated in the development of a variety of headaches.1 Numerous studies have specifically linked metabolites of arachidonic acid, an important fatty acid, with the development of migraine.2,3

The Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids Analysis identifies levels of 30 individual fatty acids and determines five crucial fatty acid ratios, establishing a clear and solid foundation for designing and monitoring an effective supplement program.

References:
1 Fragoso YD, Seim A, Stovner LJ, Mack M, Bjerve KS, Sjaastad O. Arachidonic acid metabolism in polymorphonuclear cells in headaches. A methodologic study. Cephalalgia 1988;8(3):149-155.
2 Vapaatalo H. Tolfenamic acid and migraine--aspects on prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Pharmacol Toxicol 1994;75 Suppl 2:76-80.
3 LaMancusa R, Pulcinelli FM, Ferroni P, Lenti L, Manzari G, Pauri F, et. al. Blood leukotriens in headaches: correlation with platelet activity. Headache 1991;31(6):409-414.

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