Base is used broadly in both literal and figurative contexts: the wide base of the pyramid; a party seeking to expand its power base. Basis is used in a nonphysical sense: Healthy scepticism is the basis of all accurate observation (Arthur Conan Doyle).
Omega-3 fats also lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve blood vessel function, and, at higher doses, lower triglycerides and may ease inflammation, which plays a role in the development of atherosclerosis. Several large trials have evaluated the effect of fish or fish oils on heart disease.
10-12 NAC inhibits expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines following exposure to bacterial cell components and infection with influenza A virus. 13,14 NAC suppresses the âmaster signaling moleculeâ nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kB), which in turn prevents activation of multiple inflammatory mediators. 15,16 NAC also regulates the gene for COX-2, the enzyme that produces pain-and inflammation-inducing prostaglandins in a wide array of chronic conditions.