Is Lox Inflammatory? Separating the Seafood from the Science
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Lox, or smoked salmon, is a popular delicacy known for being a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been proven to have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. However, a common misconception arises due to the term sounding identical to 'lipoxygenase' (LOX), a class of enzymes involved in the body's inflammatory response.