Tag Archives: Omega-6

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Doug Robinson

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. … 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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Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Using data from the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I), scientists examined associations between nutrient intakes and skin aging in 4,025 women between the ages of 40 and 74 years. Clinical examinations of the skin were conducted … Continue reading →

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