Category Archives: Essential Fatty Acids

The Best Antioxidant for Your Brain?

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The human brain is composed of a high concentration of lipids, many of which are phospholipids and their derivatives. Diets rich in essential fatty acids improve brain function and efficiency. However, the essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated, and this increases … Continue reading →

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Essential Fatty Acid Metabolism: The Effects of Ageing

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Robert Barrington

In human nutrition, the two essential fatty acids are alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)). These two fatty acids are essential to the health and without them death is inevitable. For the body to … Continue reading →

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Omega-3: Fish Oil or Non-Fish Oil Sources

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Robert Barrington

There is a lot of confusion surrounding omega-3 fatty acids and the best source for them. Generally, fish oils are considered the primary source of omega-3 fats as they contain both eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA: C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA: … Continue reading →

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Food For Cold and Damp Weather

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Exposure to cold and damp conditions brings its own nutritional considerations. One of the first considerations is that as the ambient temperature decreases the requirement for energy increases. This is because the body uses food as a source of energy … Continue reading →

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Essential Fatty Acids and The Brain

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Robert Barrington

In human nutrition there are two essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (LA; C18:2, n-6), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA; C18:3 n-3). These fatty acids are essential because without them the cells cannot function, and inevitably a deficiency causes disease followed by … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather: Increase Essential Fats

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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The Health Benefits of Fish

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Evidence supports the contention that fish is a healthy food. However, while fish is known to possess certain health effects, these may vary between different types of fish. Perhaps the most well known health effect of fish is due to … Continue reading →

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Meat, Fish or Fowl?

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Robert Barrington

For those of us that like to eat animal products, there is a continual choice between the different forms of meat. Clearly there are taste differences between the various types of meat, but perhaps more importantly, there are also nutritional … Continue reading →

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Too Little Of A Good Thing?

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Most people are aware that the body requires vitamins and minerals in order to be able to function. Many people take a multivitamin and mineral supplement for this reason. However, there are other essential nutrients that are not vitamins or … Continue reading →

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Fats for Brain Health

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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