Tag: fatty acids

Consuming fatty fish free from environmental pollutants can help lower risk of Type 2 diabetes

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Consuming fatty fish free from environmental pollutants can help lower risk of Type 2 diabetes by: Michael Alexander for Natural News There’s a good reason why oily and fatty fish are considered some of the best foods to add to your diet: they’re not only packed with essential nutrients, they’re also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are considered to be the healthy kind of fats, unlike the artery-clogging saturated fats in most meats and meat products. Medical research has shown that regular intake of fatty fish such as…

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Researchers: Eating fatty fish can boost omega-3 levels and reduce heart disease risk

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Researchers: Eating fatty fish can boost omega-3 levels and reduce heart disease risk by: Melissa Smith for Natural News Omega-3 fatty acids are important nutrients that the human body needs. In fact, omega-3 intake has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. A recent study in the journal Nutrition Research supports this link as a team of researchers from the U.S. and Italy found that olive oil, fatty fish, and omega-3 supplements may boost a person’s omega-3 levels, which could then protect against cardiovascular disease (CVD). The researchers looked at whether the consumption…

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What you need to know about omega-3, 6 and 9

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What you need to know about omega-3, 6 and 9 by: Edsel Cook for Natural News Omega fatty acids are made up of three different types – omega-3s, omega-6s, and omega-9s. Each of these types of fatty acids exert different effects on human health. Although omega-3 fatty acidsare definitely beneficial for humans, large amounts of omega-6s can be unhealthy while omega-9s can be useful but are easily acquired anyway. Most “non-essential” types of fat can be produced by a healthy human body from foods and other fats. But omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that can…

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Study: Fish oils found to treat asthma by reducing formation of inflammatory proteins

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Study: Fish oils found to treat asthma by reducing formation of inflammatory proteins by: Vicki Batts for Natural News Could fish oil really help treat asthma? New research has indicated that may just be the case. Scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center have reportedly made a shocking discovery about omega-3 fatty acids, and what purpose they may be able to serve for asthma patients. Their research, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation—Insight, utilized cell cultures from local asthma patients to produce the amazing findings. They found that omega-3 fatty acids…

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Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation, helping prevent depression

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Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation, helping prevent depression by: Isabelle Z. – Natural News When you think of ways to deal with depression, what comes to mind? For many people, the answer is antidepressants. However, their scary side effects are enough to put a lot of people off, so many others try natural treatments like yoga and meditation. One way of addressing depression that may not come to mind is eating more fish, but after you learn more about what researchers have discovered, you’ll see why this could end up being one…

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