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12/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Molecules created when the body metabolizes omega-3s demonstrate anticancer activity

An animal model held by American researchers demonstrated that epoxy docosapentaenoic-ethanolamides (EDP-EA) could suppress the development, growth, and spread of osteosarcoma in mice. EDP-EA are molecules derived from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a dietary omega-3 fatty acid. The study was supported by the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Its results were published in the Journal of Medicinal […]

10/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Study: Marine algae thrive when given sugarcane bagasse

Researchers have identified a new use for sugarcane bagasse: Serving as substrate material for valuable microalgae that will be turned into biodiesel. They reported that the agricultural waste material is able to improve the growth and amount of lipids in marine algae, which can then be converted into biofuel. The processing of sugarcane involves mechanically […]

09/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

More than just brain food: High DHA fish oils found to boost your immunity

Fish oil supplements are popular for a reason. They are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for your overall health. According to a study, aside from boosting brain health, taking fish oil with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) daily can “support a healthy immune response in middle-aged obese adults.” How the study was done AlaskOmega, a […]

04/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Heart study finds that omega-3 intake cuts your overall risk of death by a THIRD

According to a heart study, the omega-3 index could be used as a biomarker for overall risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, found that the risk of death was reduced by about a third in people who had the highest omega-3 index, compared with those […]

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