IL6 and rheumatoid arthritis: 14:0 has potential to induce interleukin-6 secretion and glycosaminoglycan release from chondrocytes and/or RA synoviocytes [38, 45] and to inhibit bone resorption [46] but, compared to 16:0 and 18:0, it can also induce protective effects on cartilage integrity and joint health [45, 47, 48].