Oct 26

Researchers from the UK part of the EPIC – Norfolk study with 21,984 participants aged 40-79 years followed for more than 10 years. Have found that higher fish intake was associated with significantly lower risk of diabetes.
Unfortunately folks who consumed one or more portions of shellfish per week had an increased risk of diabetes, so [...]

Aug 6
Possible Guidelines for Omega-3 Intake
posted by: rebecca in News, health on 08 6th, 2009 | | No Comments »

Scientists are currently debating whether or not to give omega 3 fatty acids a daily recommended intake like protein, vitamin C and other nutrients. At a meeting of cardiologists, Dr. Carl Lavie stated that a healthy individual should consume 500 mg/day of EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) to meet their body’s needs. People [...]

Jul 28
Omega-3: Good for the Eyes
posted by: rebecca in News, health on 07 28th, 2009 | | No Comments »

A paper to be published in the August Edition of The American Journal of Pathology suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids reduces retinal lesions in mice. These Mice are designed to have macular degeneration allowing scientists to discover future therapies. By decreasing the lesions it is thought to decrease age related macular [...]

Jul 23
Proof that Fish is Good for Your Brain
posted by: rebecca in News, health on 07 23rd, 2009 | | No Comments »

New Research suggests that a diet rich in fish may decrease the future development of dementia. The results of an observational study involving 15,000 older adults 65 years and above show that those who ate fish regularly had less dementia.
The study looked at people from China, India, Cuba, Venezuela, Peru and The Dominican Republic. Those [...]

Jul 20
Health Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
posted by: rebecca in health on 07 20th, 2009 | | No Comments »

Omega 3 fatty acids also known as n-3 have a carbon to carbon double bond in the n-3 position hence their name. They are considered to be essential nutrients and need to be obtained from food. Good sources include, oily fish, enriched eggs, lamb feed on grass, flax and walnuts. 
Scientists became interested in these in [...]