Ahiflower® Oil: A Sustainable Omega-3 Alternative with Surging Evidence of Differential Anti-Inflammatory Effects
New Research
In the world of nutrition, omega-3 fatty acids have long been hailed as essential for overall health. Traditionally, marine sources like fish oil have been the go-to for obtaining these vital nutrients. However, a groundbreaking literature review has now recognized Ahiflower® oil as a sustainable and functional alternative to traditional marine omega-3 sources. This is the first omega-3 metabolism literature review article recognizing recent scientific publications that describe Ahiflower oil’s differential effects and metabolic fate vs EPA/DHA sources.
Dr Ella Baker’s Findings
The author is Dr Ella Baker, a well-published lipid metabolism researcher at the University of Southampton working alongside the renowned lipid researcher Prof Philip Calder. Key cited effects are: Likely novel anti-inflammatory oxylipins derived from SDA (vs those from EPA/DHA alone). Human evidence of dose-dependent increases in circulating SDA, ETA (C20:4n-3), and EPA—a wider array than occurs from EPA/DHA sources. Production of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in humans and mice — higher than when compared to soya or fish oil emulsions in a TPN model. Recognized beneficial effects on bio-markers of whole-body and hepatic glucose metabolism, immune cells, lipid mediators and intestinal microbiota.
Appreciating SDA-Rich Ahiflower Oil’s Distinct Role
This literature review adds to mounting evidence that points consistently to SDA-rich Ahiflower oil’s capacity to efficiently form as much EPA and DHA, as and when needed, to support cell membranes and tissues. Dr Baker concluded, “SDA has qualitatively similar effects to EPA and combinations of EPA and DHA, but these are greater than the effects of ALA (at the same intake level). Recent experimental studies with oil from a commercially grown crop that is rich in SDA, Ahiflower oil, have reported remarkable effects which might result from its high content of ALA, SDA and GLA.”
Ahiflower oil represents a promising alternative to traditional omega-3 sources, offering both environmental sustainability and regenerative health benefits stemming from new scientific evidence of its distinct metabolic activity in cell membranes vs EPA/DHA sources. As leading researchers in this field continue to plow new ground, Ahiflower oil is rising as a versatile and effective option beyond fish oil for meeting omega-3 needs and supporting more people in the quest to move well, look well, and feel well naturally.