Omega 3 fatty acids are a natural anti-inflammatory that counteract the body's production of inflamatory prostaglandins.

Most heart patients are told that fatty acids will reduce their risk of heart attack. But I don't think many people know how important they are for every sort of inflammation.

There are also indicators that they can be beneficial for depression, ADHD, and other problems. The issue for us is a very unbalanced diet that emphasises Omega 6 which is found in processed foods, corn oil, red meat, etc.

Here are a few articles which explains the use of NSAIDS vs Omega 3.

http://www.orthopedictechreview.com/...aug05/pg30.htm
http://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/new...arthritis.html