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Scientists Discover Mechanism for Natural Treatment of NASH
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) develops when fat in the liver becomes toxic, killing liver cells and promoting inflammation and fibrosis. The disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and even death. It is associated with metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low bloodRead
Researchers Develop Test to Measure Blood Levels of Omega-3s
While the human body can generate most of the fats it needs, it cannot produce adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids and must obtain them from dietary sources. Two key omega-3 fatty acids, EPA (eicosatetraenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), can be derived only from certain sources, such as fish,Read
Can DHA Protect Brain Cells from Effects of High-Fat Diet?
A study in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience shows that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can protect the brain from damage caused by saturated fats.
Nutrition Shown to Improve Vision in Preterm Infants
In a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe, Swedish researchers found that preterm infants who received fatty acid supplementation had better vision by age two and a half.
Omega-3s Protect Against Severe Covid
People who consume more omega-3 fatty acids — particularly EPA and DHA — are less likely to suffer from severe Covid and/or require hospitalization from it, according to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. They also have a reduced risk of testing positive for Covid, as wellRead
Omega-3s Lower Risk of Kidney Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids from seafood and oily fish — not plants — are linked with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a study published in The BMJ. Estimates show that CKD afflicts 700 million people in the world, causingRead
How Walnuts Ease Stress in College Students
A new study in Nutrients offers an antidote to stress, especially among university students — a daily serving of walnuts. Researchers found that undergraduate college students who consumed two ounces of walnuts every day for 16 weeks had improved mental health indicators. They also experienced protective effects against some ofRead
Micronutrients That Do and Don’t Help Your Heart
Researchers have pinpointed specific antioxidant supplements that offer heart-protective benefits, according to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health hasRead
The Importance Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) in ADHD- The Good Omega-6
Nearly 60% of the adult brain is composed of lipids, of which approximately 35% are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Omega-3 and omega-6 fats are both PUFAs. They contain more than one double bond in their backbone, making them flexible and fluid. PUFAs are essential building blocks of the membrane phospholipidsRead
Krill Oil Boosts Muscle Function and Size in Older Adults
Researchers know that omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in healthy aging. Now a new study published in Clinical Nutrition reveals that krill oil — rich in EPA and DHA fatty acids — improves skeletal muscle function and size in seniors. “As humans age, we experience a slowRead
