Yes, more research should be directed into this area instead of HIV-hunting and drug development to suppress the allergy symptoms.
I have seen a few studies showing that the delta-6 desaturase may be less active in the atopic subjects and therefore GLA supplementation helps. But they are missing the fact that if there is a defect in the Omega-6 or Omega-3 metabolism there is also a defect in the Mead acid synthesis since same enzymes are used. |