Category Archives: Eicosanoids

Alcohol Alters Eicosanoid Metabolism

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Alcohol is known to have health benefits in humans. Consuming alcoholic beverages may provide some health benefits because of the phytochemicals within the drinks. These phytochemicals are derived from the fruits used to make the drinks. For example, cider contains … Continue reading →

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Docasonoids And Brain Health

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Increasingly diet is being linked to the health of the brain. In particular, consumption of the typical Western diet may increase the risk of neurological age related degeneration. The reason for this may be numerous, but certainly one factor that … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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The Walnut Tree

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The walnut tree (Juglans sp.) is a large deciduous tree which originates from south eastern Europe and western Asia. It has been introduced to many countries, including Britain, where it can be found growing wild, or is often grown for … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils Against Depression

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects From Fish Oils.mp4

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: A Case Study

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Humans require a dietary source of alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18: 3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)). These essential fatty acids are required for the production of eicosanoids, short-lived hormone-like substances that regulate all maner of cell functions … Continue reading →

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Fat Head: How Dietary Fatty Acids Determine Mental Function

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Most people consider fatty acids in the diet in terms of their energy content, and this is because fatty acids possess hydrocarbon chains which makes them a concentrated form of energy. In contrast proteins are known more for their use … Continue reading →

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Lower Inflammation: Don’t Forget The Vitamin E

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Chronic low grade inflammation is now thought to be involved in the aetiology of a number of diseases, most notably metabolic syndrome, obesity and cardiovascular disease. The association of inflammation with all three of these conditions is not surprising as … Continue reading →

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More on the Omega 6 to Omega 3 Fatty Acid Ratio: Cognition in Children

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The essential fatty acids alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) are required in the diet because they are essential to health but cannot be synthesised in the body. These two polyunsaturated fatty acids pass … Continue reading →

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