Tag Archives: DHA

Oily fish intake and dietary omega-3s may improve eye health

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Doug Robinson

According to new research, eating one portion per week of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by over 50 percent. Fish intake, the major source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic … Continue reading →

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Flaxseed oil and fish oil raise omega-3 fatty acid levels in human blood cells

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Fish oil supplementation is known to result in an increase in plasma omega-3 fatty acid content, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Alpha linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in plants, is the direct precursor of … Continue reading →

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Fish oil lowers heart rate

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Doug Robinson

There is significant evidence that omega-3 fatty acids have a beneficial effect on heart arrhythmias (irregular heart beat), which can lead to a decreased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. New analyses indicate that regular fish oil intake could correspond … Continue reading →

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Omega 3 fatty acids reduce colorectal cancer risk

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Although diets high in fat have been associated with an increase in cancer risk, a recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology concluded that a greater intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be protective against colorectal cancer … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 fatty acid intake associated with lower heart disease risk

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet is associated with lower levels of inflammation and endothelial activation, according to results from a study at Harvard. Dysfunction of the endothelium , which is the inner lining of the blood … Continue reading →

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