Category Archives: Flax Oil

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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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency: Mood Disorders

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

The omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid required by human for health. Alpha linolenic acid is metabolised to a number of hormone like substances called eicosanoids, and these have a wide range … Continue reading →

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Krill Oil, Versus Fish Oil, Versus Algal Oil: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Omega-3 fats cannot be synthesised by humans, but must be obtained from the diet. Research shows that the omega-3 intake of those people living in developed countries is too low. A number of diseases have been reported to result from … Continue reading →

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Omega 3 Fats: Alpha Linolenic Acid Versus Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

There are two essential fatty acids in human nutrition. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is the essential fat the belongs to the omega-3 family of fatty acids, and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) is the essential fat that belongs … Continue reading →

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The Insulin-Like Activity of Common Herbs

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs have been traditionally used for the treatment of blood sugar disorders. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), garlic (Allium sativum), onion (Allium cepa), gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), bitter melon (Momordica charantia), korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) and … Continue reading →

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The Flax Plant

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Flax in an annual herb with a tall lean appearance. Thin slender stems, with similarly slender leaves, branch towards the top producing an elegant plant that can possess blue or white flowers (figure 1). Flax was known historically through Mesopotamian, … Continue reading →

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Are There More To Linseeds That Omega 3 Fats?

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Flax Seeds (linseeds) contain high amounts of the essential fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)). This fatty acid is the parent compound for production of the series 3 eicosanoids, a group of short lived hormones that regulate important … Continue reading →

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Flaxseed Oil: Is Fish Oil Superior?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Humans require two essential fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid. These fatty acids are essential because they are metabolised to important cellular signal molecules called eicosanoids. Alpha linolenic acid belongs to the omega 3 family of fatty acids, … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Raises Plasma Omega 3 Concentrations: We Have a Winner

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Alcohol is interesting because despite its unhealthy reputation within the mainstream, even relatively high intakes are protective of disease. In particular, alcohol appears to protect from cardiovascular disease, and a number of mechanisms have been put forward to explain this … Continue reading →

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Functional Foods: Eggs

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Robert Barrington

ggs are a rich source of cholesterol, and for this reason they have been demonised by proponents of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease. However, evidence does not support a role for eggs in the elevation of plasma cholesterol concentrations … Continue reading →

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