It’s well known that fatty acids mediate inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) found in cold water fish and fish oil supplements, produce metabolites in the body called specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs). SPMs include resolvins, maresins, lipoxins, and protectins, and help to resolve inflammation andRead
A study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry shows that young adults with low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids had more psychotic experiences.
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
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
A study in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience shows that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can protect the brain from damage caused by saturated fats.
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.
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-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
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
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
