Tag: DHA
New Device Could Make Closing Surgical Incisions a Cinch
Like many surgeons, Dr. Jason Spector is often faced with the challenge of securely closing the abdominal wall without injuring the intestines. If the...
Studies Link Healthy Brain Aging to Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids...
Two new studies link patterns of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood to the integrity of brain structures and cognitive abilities that are known...
Algae: Our Original Omega-3 Source
PUFAs are poly unsaturated fatty acids or omega-3 fatty acids. These PUFAs, in particular DHA and EPA, play an important role in our health....
Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to the Metabolism of Unsaturated Fats, New Research...
A new study published today in PLOS Medicine's Special Issue on Dementia has found that the metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids...
Fatty Acids May Lead to First Heart Failure Treatments
University of Rochester Medical Center will be studying omega-3 fatty acids and their use in preventing and treating a certain type of heart failure.
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Omega-3 Supplements Can Prevent Childhood Asthma
Taking certain omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk of childhood asthma by almost one third, according to a new study...
Fish Oil Can Prevent Damage to Health Caused by High-fat Diet
Dietary supplementation with fish oil, which is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3 family, can help prevent diabetes, dyslipidemia, and other health...
