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Evaluating Different Forms of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fish, Krill and Algae Oils
Omega fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) are universally recognized for their importance to human health. This includes their value for cardiovascular health,1-5 joint health and mitigating inflammation,6-8 reducing UV-induced skin aging9-13 and a range of other issues. Now consider that, although guidelines recommend a combined DHA and EPA intake of between ...
Clearing up the Omega-3 Confusion
Understanding the difference between ethyl esters, triglycerides and polar forms of omega-3 essential fatty acids. The Issue We all know that omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human life, which means we must consume them in our diets or as a supplement because our bodies do not make them. We are likely aware ...
EFAs Linked to Slower Decline in ALS
People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who eat more foods high in certain omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil, walnuts, canola oil and pumpkin seeds may have a slower physical decline from the disease and may have a slightly extended survival. The study, which looked at the survival of people with ALS over the course ...
Genetic Background Has an Effect on the Metabolism of EFAs
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Supplementing the diet with camelina oil rich in ALA, or with sunflower oil rich in linoleic acid altered the concentrations of the metabolites of these ...
Walnuts May Be Good For the Gut and Help Promote Heart Health
Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria. New research suggests that these “good” bacteria could be contributing to the heart-health benefits of walnuts. In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers found that eating walnuts daily as part of a healthy diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that ...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Found in Seafood Linked to Healthy Aging
Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a higher likelihood of healthy aging among older adults, finds a U.S. study published by The BMJ. With populations across the world living longer, there is a growing focus on healthy aging—a meaningful lifespan without major chronic diseases and with good physical and ...
Camelina Oil Improves Blood Lipid Profile
The use of camelina oil reduces overall and LDL cholesterol levels in persons with impaired glucose metabolism, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. The study analyzed the associations of camelina oil, fatty fish and lean fish with lipid and glucose metabolism, ...
Omega-3s Decrease Risk of Heart Disease, Report Says
Increasing the amount of omega-3s in your diet, whether from fish or flax, will likely decrease your risk of getting heart disease, according to Penn State nutritionists, reported Science Daily. A substantial amount of evidence exists supporting the heart-health benefits of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA and DHA), marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids, according to ...
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