Category Archives: Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Fish Oils, Insulin Sensitivity and Muscle Mass

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Insulin sensitivity refers to the ability of cells to respond to the hormone insulin. Cells possess insulin receptors on their cell membranes and these receptors bind insulin that circulates in the blood following release from the pancreas. Once activated by … Continue reading →

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Dietary Fats That Regulate Inflammation

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Eskimos, Fish and Blood Pressure

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Current evidence suggests that Eskimos (native American Alaskans) have an increased risk of hypertension than non-native Americans living in Alaska. The reason for this is not clear, but evidence suggests that it may involve changes to the habitual diet of … Continue reading →

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Contamination of Fish Oils

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Humans require two essential fatty acids. These essential fatty acids are alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)), an omega 3 fatty acid, and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) an omega 6 fatty acid. These fatty acids are metabolised to a … Continue reading →

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Do Fish Oils Prevent Fat Accumulation?

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Eicosapentaenoic Acid Decrease Body Fat?

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that fish oils are beneficial to the health. One of the effects of fish oil consumption appears to be a decrease in systemic inflammation. This may explain the weight loss effects of fish oils as inflammation is associated … Continue reading →

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Dietary Fat and Its Connection to Depression

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids From Krill Oil

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are a good source of the long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)). These fatty acids feed into the omega-3 fatty acid pathway where they provide substrates for the production … Continue reading →

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Algal DHA Versus Fish Oils

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are good source of the long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)). These long chain fatty acid feed into the omega-3 pathway, of which alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) … Continue reading →

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Supercharge Your Brain: Fish

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Many studies have observed that those who regularly eat fish are not only generally healthier, but they also display superior cognition. The reason for the health effects of fish on the brain is likely for two main reasons. Firstly, fish … Continue reading →

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