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Susan Brewer, a University of Illinois food science professor, knows that babies need a lot of omega-3 fats for brain, nerve, and eye development -- and most of them don't get nearly enough. Because of this, she’s been working on creating salmon baby...
Older adults who eat a diet rich in omega-3 fats may have a lower risk of serious vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth behind the retina, or breakdown of light-sensitive cells within the...
The heart health benefits of omega-3 fats may be related to their ability to reduce oxidative stress. Oxygen-breathing organisms naturally produce reactive oxygen species (ROS). But overproduction of these ROS -- from smoking, pollution, sunlight, high...
Increased intakes of trans fats may increase a woman’s risk of endometriosis by almost 50 percent, but omega-3s may slash the risk, says a new study. Endometriosis affects about 10 percent of women and occurs when pieces of the womb lining, or endometrium...
Supplements of omega-3 fats may improve lung function of athletes during and after exercise, a new study suggests. Amateur wrestlers experienced improvements in numerous measures of lung capacity, including lung volume and airflows, and found significant...
The omega-3 fat ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid (E-EPA) may improve memory and learning, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study. Researchers report that, while levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine decrease with age, E-EPA may...
A new study has found that lower-than-normal levels of a naturally-occurring fat hormone may increase the risk of death from sepsis -- an infection of the blood which claims thousands of lives each year. The study focused on adiponectin, a hormone secreted...
If you have a child who suffers with ADHD or ADD, or are an adult with this challenge, this report will provide you with powerful insights that will help you take control of this problem without expensive or dangerous medications. According to the National...
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may decrease blood pressure and heart rate in kidney disease patients. People with chronic kidney disease (CKD), which increases the risk of heart disease, experienced improvements in both...
Increased intake of that omega-6 fat linoleic acid may double the risk of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. However, high intakes of omega-3 fats were associated with a 77 percent reduction in the risk of the disease. The study...
Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA has been linked to lower incidence of obesity, suggesting a role for the fats in weight management. New findings indicate that overweight and obese people have blood levels of omega-3 fats almost...
Omega-3 fats consumed during pregnancy may reduce the risk of food allergy and eczema in children, according to a new study. The occurrence of eczema and food allergies was 16 and 13 percent lower, respectively, in infants of mothers receiving the omega...
Consumption of omega-3 fats may reduce blood pressure during an energy-restricted diet, a study suggests. The blood pressure reducing benefits were especially noticeable in people with initially low levels of the omega-3 docosahexanoic acid (DHA) in their...
New research points to a potentially significant advance in the treatment of patients undergoing major cancer surgery. A randomized controlled trial showed that omega-3 fats given as part of an oral nutritional supplement resulted in the preservation...
Although obese people are more likely to suffer from inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, they are also more likely to survive a major attack caused by one of those conditions. This may be in part because leptin, a hormone...
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