EFAs
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 ...
Preterm Babies Given Certain Fatty Acids Have Better Vision
Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe, covers 178 extremely preterm babies at the neonatal ...
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 ...
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