Inflacin

November 8, 2002

Inflacin is a new topical cream available from Life Extension

Foundation (http://www.lef.org) that aids in the relief of

osterarthritis and other causes of chronic inflammation that I am

passing along to the list FWIW. My husband decided to give it a try

as an experiment after reading about it and reports that it

definitely helps. It is not the total answer, nor is it advertised

as such, although it might be for mild cases.

According to the story in the October 2002 LEF Magazine, " A major

factor in the inflammatory cascade is the excess production of

arachidonic acid, which converts to prostaglandin E2 leukotriene

B(4) and other pro-inflammatory agents. " Arachidonic acid can be

reduced by the ingestion of cold water fish and the avoidance of

foods high in saturated fat and sugar. According to LEF, many

people use fish oil supplements for this reason. They go on to

state " Phospholipase A2 is an enzyme that facilitates the production

of arachidonic acid in the body. Scientists have patented a topical

cream called Inflacin that interfers with the ability of

phospalipase A2 to produce arachidonic acid. " The article is

referenced if anyone would like them.

LEF claims the product is low cost, which I don't agree with. A 2

oz jar (which lasts awhile depending on how many joints you rub it

on each day) retails for $18 although LEF sells it for $12/jar to

members purchasing in lots of 4.

Jim has been using it two to three times a day for the past five or

six days. It took about 4 days to notice any benefit, but he says

it is especially good on his knees, where he has the most problems.

The nice thing about it is that it's topical, has no appreciable

odor and doesn't irritate the skin. It has a liposomal delivery

system so it penetrates well.

Rosemary Vernon, Editor

Dolfzine On-Line Fitness, Inc.®

A Not-For-Profit Corporation

Marina del Rey, CA

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