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New endogenous anti-inflammatory and proresolving lipid mediators: implications for rheumatic diseases. Yacoubian S, Serhan CN. Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol. 2007 Oct;3(10):570-9; quiz 1 p following 589. Review. PMID: 17906612

Resolving inflammation: dual anti-inflammatory and pro-resolution lipid mediators. Serhan CN, Chiang N, Van Dyke TE. Nat Rev Immunol. 2008 May;8(5):349-61. Review. PMID: 18437155 doi:10.1038/nri2294

Endogenous pro-resolving and anti-inflammatory lipid mediators: a new pharmacologic genus. Serhan CN, Chiang N. Br J Pharmacol. 2008 Mar;153 Suppl 1:S200-15. Epub 2007 Oct 29. Review. PMID: 17965751 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0707489

Endogenous pro-resolving and anti-inflammatory lipid mediators: a new pharmacologic genus. Serhan CN, Chiang N. Br J Pharmacol. 2008 Mar;153 Suppl 1:S200-15. Epub 2007 Oct 29. Review. PMID: 17965751 doi:10.1038/sj.bjp.0707489

Omega-3 fatty acids, pro-inflammatory signaling and neuroprotection. Bazan NG. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2007 Mar;10(2):136-41. Review. PMID: 17285000

The litchi benefits have been tried and proven in countries such as China and India and have also been well documented in ancient Chinese books. They contain many nutrients and vitamins that help to fight against various diseases as well as being a treatment for skin care, child growth and strengthening the body.
Tetra Pak Juice of Litchi fruit contains 66 calories per 100 g, comparable to that in the table-grapes. It has no saturated fats or cholesterol, but composes of good amounts of dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Oligonol is a low molecular weight polyphenol found abundantly in litchi fruit. Oligonol has several anti-oxidant and anti-influenza virus actions. It also helps to improve blood circulation, reduces weight and protects the skin from harmful UVA rays.
Litchi, like citrus fruits, is an excellent source of vitamin C; 100 g fresh fruits provide 71.5 mg or 119% of daily-recommended value. Studies suggest that consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the human body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.
Litchi is a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, and folates. These vitamins are essential since they function by acting as co-factors to help the body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Litchi also carries a very good amount of minerals like potassium and copper. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids help control heart rate and blood pressure; thus, it offers protection against stroke and coronary heart diseases. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells.some Health Benefits Of Litchi are
Cancer, Heart Disease, Aids digestion, Maintains healthy bones, Vitamin C, Oligonol, Vitamin B, Weight loss, Improves skin conditions.

Fish oil and treatment of cancer cachexia. Giacosa A, Rondanelli M. Genes Nutr. 2008 Apr;3(1):25-8. PMID: 18850196