Category Archives: Omega 3

The Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio: Cardioprotection

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Humans require two fatty acids to be present in their diet. These fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) belong to the omega-3 and omega-6 family of polyunsaturated fatty acids, respectively. A daily … Continue reading →

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B Vitamin and Fish Oils: Brain Protection?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is often assumed that cognitive decline is a normal part of ageing, and to some extent this is true. However, the decline if often exaggerated considerably by poor diet and Western lifestyle habits. Evidence from populations that eat high … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils in Mice: A Clue As To Their Cardioprotective Effects?

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Animals models are useful in nutrition because they allow researchers to investigate detailed molecular mechanisms surrounding the effects of particular nutrients. For example, the complex molecular pathways involved in the inflammatory process have been unravelled by the use of animal … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Seeds

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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How To Make Omega 6 Oil

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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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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Do Nuts Reduce Body Weight By Increasing Insulin Sensitivity?

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Nuts show a number of beneficial health effects in humans. In particular, consumption of nuts is associated with lower body weight and improved blood lipid profiles. These effects are shared by a large number of different nut varieties, suggesting that … Continue reading →

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Eskimos and Insulin Resistance

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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