omega-3 fatty acids

Fish contains potentially dangerous fatty acid combination

harminka — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:26:18 -0500

Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Infant formula must contain DHA omega-3 and AA omega-6, say international experts

harminka — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:52:05 -0500

New recommendations published by international experts in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine state that infant formula should include DHA omega-3 and AA omega-6 to guarantee a correct eye and brain development.

Typical North American diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids

harminka — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:09:38 -0600

New research from the Child & Family Research Institute shows the typical North American diet of eating lots of meat and not much fish is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids and this may pose a risk to infant neurological development.

AD, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lipoprotein Receptor

harminka — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:24:48 -0600

This is one of those good-fat–bad-fat stories for your holiday reading. Ma et al. examined the lipid regulation of an ApoE/low-density lipoprotein receptor, the neuronal sortilin-related receptor (SorLA or LR11).

Omega-3 fatty acids protect against Parkinson's

harminka — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:10:10 -0600

Omega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against Parkinson’s disease, according to a study by Université Laval researchers published in the online edition of the FASEB Journal, the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.

Which can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease?

harminka — Thu, 10 May 2007 10:57:28 -0500

Nutritionists have long endorsed fish as part of a heart-healthy diet, and now some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids found in the oil of certain fish may also benefit the brain by lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Marine omega-3 fatty acids have positive effect on muscle mass

harminka — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:30:54 -0500

A research team led by Carole Thivierge, from UniversitÃ© Laval's Institute of Nutraceutics and Functional Foods, shows that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil have a positive effect on the metabolism of muscle proteins. This finding, published in a recent edition of the Journal of Physiology, could have significant implications in the fields of animal farming as well as human health.