date:Apr 03, 2013
The study, published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology , suggests that instead of supressing the immune system by reducing inflammation, consumption of DHA and EPA-rich fish oil may actually enhance the function of immune B cells.
Led by Dr Jenifer Fenton from Michigan State University, USA, the research team noted that while DHA and EPA are widely believed to help prevent disease by reducing inflammation, until now, many scientists were not completely certain of any immune enhancing effects.