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omega-3 fatty acids

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 […]

11/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

There is a STRONG link between fish intake during pregnancy and the health of the baby’s brain

Pregnant women need to eat fish, according to a study conducted by researchers from Tohoku University’s School of Medicine. This is because fish provides the nutrients necessary for the healthy development of the infant’s brain. There are different types of fatty acids in food. Some of the most important are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. […]

11/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Omega-3 fatty acid consumption associated with lower risk of early death

There is a lot of talk about foods that can send you to an early grave. We all know that we should avoid excess sugar and processed meats, but what is the flipside of that? If you want to take a more positive view and think about what you can do to make your life […]

11/18/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Study: Fish oil helps fight arthritis, cancer, heart disease, depression by preventing inflammation – Are you getting enough?

It’s no secret by now that omega-3 fatty acids are a highly beneficial nutrient. Many people are aware of the benefits of fish oil and other forms of omega-3 fatty acids, but actually getting enough of this valuable nutrient to reap its benefits still seems to be a difficult undertaking. One of the most important […]

10/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Deficiency in omega-3s can cause depression; supplementing with them can prevent or treat it

A recent review of decades of translational evidence showed that a deficiency in long chain omega-3 fatty acids can ultimately lead to depression. Conversely, increasing one’s intake of omega-3s through supplements could help prevent or treat the disorder. Both major and minor forms of depression affect a significant number of people around the world, many […]

10/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Feeding tilapia with flaxseed increases their omega-3 levels

A study published in Food Sci. Technol (Campinas) reported that feeding Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with flaxseed, a superfood derived from Linum usitatissimum, can help boost the former’s omega-3 fatty acid levels. According to the authors, this can have economic benefits since it may also improve the quality of tilapia sold as food and dried using different methods. […]

09/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Omega-3 fatty acids protect children against asthma

Many expectant mothers do a lot of research in hopes of giving their baby the best start in life. It’s practically a given that pregnant women need to consume a healthy diet, but some of the information out there about specific foods to eat and avoid can be conflicting. For example, omega 3 fatty acids […]

09/07/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Researchers discover that certain invertebrates are able to produce their own omega-3 fatty acids

In the near future, you could be taking your omega-3 fatty acids from marine invertebrates. This is after a promising discovery that the heart-friendly, “good” fat can be found not just in fish and photosynthetic microorganisms, but also in a wide range of marine animals. Dr. Oscar Monroig, a lecturer at the University of Stirling […]

09/03/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers CONFIRM: Natural omega-3 fatty acids prevent Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death for Americans. It’s a devastating brain disease that impacts memory, behavior, and thinking, and although its growing prevalence has spurred a rise in research into the illness, there remains no cure. For now, the best thing you can do if you are concerned about Alzheimer’s […]

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 […]

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