News tagged with fatty acids

Metabolites linked to insulin resistance in normoglycemia

(HealthDay) -- Twenty metabolites, including amino acids, intermediates in glucose synthesis, ketone bodies, and fatty acids, are associated with insulin resistance, according to a study published online April ...

Diabetes Apr 23, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Omega-3 fatty acids not associated with beneficial effects in multiple sclerosis: study

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements were not associated with beneficial effects on disease activity in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, according to a report of a randomized controlled trial published Online ...

Neuroscience Apr 23, 2012 | 1 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the physical harm caused by smoking

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the physical harm caused by smoking, according to a new study presented at the World Congress of Cardiology.

Cardiology Apr 20, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Genetic adaptation of fat metabolism key to development of human brain

About 300 000 years ago humans adapted genetically to be able to produce larger amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. This adaptation may have been crucial to the development of the unique brain capacity in modern humans. ...

Genetics Apr 12, 2012 | 4.6 / 5 (5) | 0 |

Fatty acids fight cancer spread

Tiny agents found in omega-3 could potentially be used to block the path of primary cancer tumours, preventing the advance to secondary stage cancers according to pharmacy researchers at the University of ...

Cancer Apr 10, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Omega-3 supplements no help against repeat heart trouble: review

(HealthDay) -- Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements won't protect against repeat heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular problems, a new analysis indicates.

Cardiology Apr 09, 2012 | 3 / 5 (2) | 0 |

Nutritional supplement works against some pancreatic cancer cells in mice

The dietary supplement gamma-linoleic acid can inhibit the growth of a subset of pancreatic cancer cells and selectively promote cancer cell death in mice, a Mayo Clinic study has found. The supplement, a fatty acid also ...

Cancer Apr 03, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Protective gene in fat cells may lead to therapeutic for Type 2 diabetes

In a finding that may challenge popular notions of body fat and health, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have shown how fat cells can protect the body against diabetes. The results may lead to a ...

Medical research Apr 01, 2012 | 4.8 / 5 (6) | 0 |

Fish oil added to yogurt may help consumers meet daily nutritional requirements

Many consumers want to increase their intake of heart-healthy n-3 fatty acids, found naturally in fish and fish products, but find it difficult to consume the levels recommended by the American Heart Association. Scientists ...

Health Mar 28, 2012 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

Two servings of salmon a week is healthy for pregnant women and their babies: study

University of Granada researchers have proven that eating two servings of salmon reared at a fish farm (enriched with omega-3 fatty acids and only slightly contaminated) a week during pregnancy is beneficial both for the ...

Health Mar 20, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Fatty diets may be associated with reduced semen quality

Men's diets, in particular the amount and type of different fats they eat, could be associated with their semen quality according to the results of a study published online in Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal ...

Health Mar 13, 2012 | not rated yet | 1

Spectroscopic imaging reveals early changes leading to breast tumors

Purdue University researchers have created a new imaging technology that reveals subtle changes in breast tissue, representing a potential tool to determine a woman's risk of developing breast cancer and to ...

Cancer Mar 06, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Perception and preference may have genetic link to obesity

About five years ago, animal studies first revealed the presence of entirely novel types of oral fat sensors or receptors on the tongue. Prior to this time, it was believed that fats were perceived only by flavor and texture ...

Health Mar 05, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |

Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids may cause memory problems

A diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients commonly found in fish, may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory and thinking abilities, according to a study published in the February 28, 2012, print ...

Neuroscience Feb 27, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

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