Genotype May Determine if Fish Oil is a Good Idea
Razi Berry Fish oil supplements are a billion-dollar industry built on a foundation of purported, but not proven, health benefits. Now, new research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health benefits if you have the right genetic makeup. The study, led by Kaixiong Ye […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Lower Inflammation
Inflammation: The Root of Many Diseases Inflammation is the underlying culprit of many modern diseases. Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and many others have an inflammatory component which drives, maintains, or worsens the disease process. It’s one of the primary reasons why sugar is viewed as detrimental to the body, and refined foods […]
6 Nutrients to Reverse Photoaging and Rejuvenate Your Skin
Dr. Carly Polland, ND Do You Know About Photoaging? Are you noticing more wrinkles, loss of skin tone, and change in texture of your skin? Well, listen up, that’s called Photoaging. Photoaging is a particular kind of aging caused by the sun damage. And photoaging is much worse than chronological aging when it comes to […]
Fish Oil To Prevent Psychosis
(NaturalPath) A recent study examined fish oils as a possible nutritional intervention for mental health disorders. Eighty-one participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group, who received poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), or the control group, who received a placebo. They were then assessed at four, eight, and twelve weeks. Later they were followed up with at […]
Fish Oil to Control Obesity
In an article published on Nature.com’s scientific reports page, a study looked at fish oil and the sympathetic nervous system. Fish oil contains the fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in abundance. Fish oil, regarded as a healthy addition to the diet of diabetic patients, have hypolipidaemic effects, augment the efficacy of […]