fatty acids
05/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
How exactly does fish oil help the heart? It counteracts the effects of mental stress
A study found that fish oil benefits the heart by counteracting the effects of mental stress in several measurements of cardiovascular health, such as heart rate and muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA). In conducting the study, a team of researchers at Michigan Technological University worked with 67 adult participants. At the start of the study, the […]
05/15/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Reboot your diet: Consuming more mono-unsaturated fatty acids can reduce your risk of heart disease by 26%
Make your diet more heart-healthy by including foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. A study found that eating more monounsaturated fatty acids from plants can lower the risk of heart disease by 26 percent. Led by researchers at the Harvard School T.H. Chan of Public Health in Boston, the study investigated the effect of monounsaturated […]
04/22/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eating nuts and seeds found to cut your risk of premature death by HALF
If you want to live longer, eat more nuts and seeds. According to a study, eating these foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids, cuts the risk of premature death by nearly half. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that levels of the fatty acid omega-6, which can be found in […]
04/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Heart study finds that omega-3 intake cuts your overall risk of death by a THIRD
According to a heart study, the omega-3 index could be used as a biomarker for overall risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, found that the risk of death was reduced by about a third in people who had the highest omega-3 index, compared with those […]
04/12/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids cuts your risk of death by 33%
Consumption of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of death from any cause by approximately 33 percent, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. The study also found that blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are a better indicator of death risk from any cause than cholesterol. The […]
03/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Levels of health-promoting fatty acids are higher in milk from grass-fed cows
Grass-fed cattle are regarded as healthier than grain-fed, but can the same be said of milk coming from grass-fed cows? That’s a question that numerous researchers from different universities sought to answer. What they found confirmed what grass milk farmers had been telling them for years: Grass-fed cows did indeed produce more nutritious milk. Specifically, […]
01/22/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Essential brain food: Here’s why you probably need DHA supplements
More than half, or 60 percent, of the brain is composed of fat. Thus, healthy fats play a crucial role in the brain’s development. In particular, omega-3 fatty acids are the most important when it comes to the brain’s structure and performance. These are essential fats that can be found in foods such as fish, […]
10/06/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
New research confirms that omega-3s improve gut health, helping prevent obesity, inflammation, and autoimmune disorders
In the largest cohort study to date, a team of British nutrition experts confirmed just how powerful omega-3 fatty acids are for optimum health. Their research, published in Scientific Reports, observed more than 800 middle-aged to older women to see how a balanced diet consisting of foods rich in omega-3, probiotics, and fibrous items affected […]
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