Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

The importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids in the diet is now evident, as well as the need to return to a more physiologic omega-6/omega-3 ratio of about 1-4/1 rather than the ratio of 20-16/1 provided by current Western diets. In order to improve the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids, it will be necessary [...]

November 10th, 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Cognitive Function, Colorectal, Coronary Artery Disease, Immune Dysfunction, Infant Development, Preventive Medicine | Leave a comment

Beta-carotene supplementation long-term may delay mental decline

According to a study from Harvard, men who supplement with beta-carotene long-term may experience a slower rate of age- related cognitive decline.In a newly published study, researchers tested the cognitive function of participants in the Physicians’ Health Study II (PHSII), a continuation of the Physicians’ Health Study (PHS) trial looking at the effects of beta-carotene [...]

June 13th, 2008 | Tags: | Category: Alzheimer's, Cognitive Function, Neurological | Leave a comment