Link Whilst driving to a conference in 1992 I heard a BBC Radio 4 broadcast about a medical conference in which the role of essential fatty acids in eczema and related conditions was much discussed. Several ideas took root. Eczema was at the extreme end of a spectrum of immune system behaviours. Over-active immune systems caused the autoimmune diseases (eczema psoriasis inflammation arthritis etc) whilst under-active immune systems were associated with cancer and chronic infection. This was far too simplistic but the role of essential fatty acids in eczema was making sense and producing clinical improvements. I went on to explore the relationship between essential fatty acids and other micronutrients, vitamins and minerals with general health. No valuable patents involved here and much smoke from studies funded by pharmaceutical interests after the introduction of steroid creams. Adult Eczema and Essential Fatty Acids
Liz & Glyn Wainwright 