Category Archives: Docosahexaenoic Acid

Fresh Versus Tinned Tuna

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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EPA Versus DHA: Fighting Inflammation

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Current recommendations are to consume more omega-3 fatty acids. This relates to the fact that the typical Western diet contains too many omega-6 fatty acids and not enough omega-3 fatty acids. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet … Continue reading →

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Krill Oil Versus Fish Oil

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Alpha Linolenic Acid: Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid that has vitamin like effects in humans. Intakes of ALA must be balanced with intake of the other essential fatty acid linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)), and the dietary … Continue reading →

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Omega 3 Fats Against Depression?

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Omega 3 fats are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have their first double bond 3 carbon atoms away from their methyl end. This group of fats includes the important essential dietary fat alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils Reduce Blood Pressure

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are the oils of cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and trout. Fish oils, both in supplemental form and from fish, may have a number of cardiovascular benefits. In particular, fish oils supply eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids: Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Omega-3 long chain fatty acids are deficient in the diets of Westerners. These fats feed into a pathway that allows production of a number of cell regulatory molecules, including eicosanoids and docosanoids, which play an important role at modulating inflammation. … Continue reading →

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Fish and Their Oils: Associated With Cognitive Protection

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are a source of the long chain fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)). These oils are important in human health because they can feed into the essential fatty acid pathways and … Continue reading →

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Fish oils: How Much Should you Take?

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils show a number of health benefits in humans including a beneficial cardioprotective effect. These benefits centre on the ability of the long chain fatty acids in fish to reduce inflammation. As inflammation is a driver of oxidative stress, … Continue reading →

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Docosahexaenoic Acid Synthesis Rates

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)) is a metabolite of the essential fatty acids alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)), and can be synthesised in mammals, including humans. Most human are able to synthesise small amounts of DHA from dietary ALA, … Continue reading →

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