Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils

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For Healthy Men, Omega-3s May Protect Against Chest Pains
Posted on 2009-10-20 06:00:00 in Cardio-Vascular | Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils | Men's Health |

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are found to reduce the instances of acute coronary syndrome in healthy men.

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Omega-3 Deficiency Kills 96,000 Americans Annually
Posted on 2009-09-22 08:38:17 in Dietary Supplementation | Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils | Longevity |

Several studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids, found in high concentrations in oily fish such as salmon, play a therapeutic role in maintaining cardiovascular health, cognitive skills, eyesight, and more, as we age. A study by Harvard University (Massachusetts, USA) researchers and sponsored by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Association of Schools of Public Health finds that omega-3 deficiency is the sixth biggest killer of Americans.

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Evening Primrose Oil
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Evening primrose oil (EPO) is derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis), native to North America, Europe and parts of Asia. Native Americans used EPO to treat bruises, hemorrhoids, sore throats, and stomach aches. The active ingredient in EPO is gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 essential fatty acid that the body converts to the anti-inflammatory prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). Continue reading…
Alkylglycerols
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Alkylglycerols (AKG Continue reading…
Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Fish Oil, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in primarily in fish oils but are also present in vegetable oils, are essential fatty acids - in that they are not made by the body and must be supplied by the diet or supplements. Scientists first became interested in omega-3 fatty acids when it was reported that the Eskimo population, who eat a diet rich in fish oil, had a low rate of heart disease. Continue reading…
Flax Oil
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The brown seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) were used many centuries ago in Europe to promote healing and combat constipation. Flax oil, which is produced by pressing the seeds, is a rich source of essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid and alpha linoleic acid (ALA). Continue reading…
Borage Oil
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The borage plant (Borago officinalis) has been exploited for its medicinal properties for more than 400 years. Although research has found little evidence to suggest that the herb itself has any health benefits, borage oil, which is derived from the seeds, may be useful in treating a number of conditions. Continue reading…
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