Prostaglandins of the 3rd series are considered essential for general health.
PG-3:
- reduces the risk of heart attacks by dilating blood vessels and reducing abnormal blood clotting;
- reduces cancer risk, including skin cancer, by slowing down the rate at which mutant cells divide, allowing for more chance for DNA enyzmes to repair mistakes in replication - conversely, series 2 prostaglandins worsen this situation, and are abundant as a result of typical North American diets;
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brightens and increases the luminosity of skin by reducing inflammation;
- helps treat inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea, and other inflammatory conditions including arthritis, Crohn's disease, colitis and neuropathies.