The oils in fish are excellent buffers against disease. Why don’t we eat more fish?
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Proto-medicines which activated “free fatty acid receptor 4” were able to relax the lungs and airways in both mice and human lung tissue samples.
The first personalised medicine trial for a nutritional supplement has just reported its results.
Many chronic diseases increase our risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This link between our bodies and our brains means certain healthy choices could protect our cognitive function.
A new review of 70 studies involving nearly 20,000 women found taking omega-3 supplements in pregnancy reduces the risk of premature labour.
A new study has found one type of concentrated fish oil supplement reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke among people with heart disease. But these findings apply to a certain group of people.
The final word on omega 3 supplements and heart health.
New study in mice shows that omega-3 in mother protects babies’ gut health for life.
A new study shows that most young adults know about the connection between omega-3 fats and brain and heart health. Despite this, only two out of five reported buying or eating omega-3 foods.
New research suggests omega-3s from seafood to be more effective at reducing breast cancer risk than those from plant-based sources.
There’s some logic in eating and avoiding certain foods if you have endometriosis. And there are some studies that confirm this logic, but then others seem to refute it. And everyone is unique too.
Six scientists on the supplements they take every day and why they take them.
Hemp seeds are now legal as a food product in Australia. They won’t make you high, but they are very nutritious.
A study of middle-aged British women shows that omega-3 has beneficial effects on gut health.
Fish oil capsules are marketed as prenatal supplements to improve brain development in children. But now top quality evidence suggests they won’t make any difference in women eating a balanced diet.
Recent evidence seems to deny the benefit of fish oil supplements for heart health. But the quality of the studies is not that great.
Recently revised guidelines on mercury in seafood suggest cutting bait on some fish but making sure you eat other types. Then there are omega-3s to consider. Here are some tips to help you choose.
Scientists have investigated the complicated link between omega-3 fatty acids and fitness.
A prominent new paper reflects growing global sentiment amongst scientists and dieticians to review advice relating to the types of dietary fats we should consume for optimal health.
Despite the increase in cardiovascular disease in the developing world, not enough is being been done to improve public awareness of the benefits and harms of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fatty acids.
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Adjunct Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
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Professor; NHMRC Clinical Research Fellow; NICM Health Research Institute Deputy Director, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Nutritional Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor and Theme Leader, Healthy Mothers, Babies and Children , South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute
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Professor in Neuromuscular Physiology and Head of Sport Sciences, Nottingham Trent University
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