News tagged with fatty acids
Related topics: omega 3 fatty acids , type 2 diabetes , insulin resistance , fat , cell metabolism
Omega-3 supplements may slow a biological effect of aging, study says
(Medical Xpress)—Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests.
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Prebiotic may help patients with intestinal failure grow new and better gut
Adding the right prebiotic to the diets of pediatric patients with intestinal failure could replace intravenous feeding, says a new University of Illinois study.
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Oct 15, 2012 |
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Revolutionary treatment for psoriasis
Three per cent of the world's population suffer from the skin condition known as psoriasis. A Norwegian research-based company is close to developing a treatment that could help millions. The research may also prove beneficial ...
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Jan 11, 2013 |
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Low ratio of n3:n6 fatty acids correlates with CAD progression
(HealthDay)—For statin-treated patients with coronary artery disease, decreases in the ratio of serum n-3 to n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) correlate with atherosclerosis progression, according ...
Cardiology
Jan 23, 2013 |
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Soya protein can be replaced by rapeseed protein, nutritionists find
Today, more than 500 million people are suffering from a lack of adequate protein in their diet. Each year, the number of human beings increases by 80 million, a figure which is equivalent to the present population of Germany. ...
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Jan 28, 2013 |
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Omega-3 lipid emulsions markedly protect brain after stroke in mouse study
Triglyceride lipid emulsions rich in an omega-3 fatty acid injected within a few hours of an ischemic stroke can decrease the amount of damaged brain tissue by 50 percent or more in mice, reports a new study by researchers ...
Neuroscience
Feb 20, 2013 |
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Olive oil makes you feel full
Work groups at Technische Universität München (TUM) under Prof. Peter Schieberle and at the University of Vienna under Prof. Veronika Somoza studied four different edible fats and oils: Lard, butterfat, rapeseed oil and ...
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Mar 14, 2013 |
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Supplement aids age-related macular degeneration
(HealthDay)—A supplement containing a combination of lutein, zeaxanthin, and ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) significantly benefits patients with age-related macular degeneration ...
Ophthalmology
Mar 26, 2013 |
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Fatty acid metabolite shows promise against cancer in mice
A team of UC Davis scientists has found that a product resulting from a metabolized omega-3 fatty acid helps combat cancer by cutting off the supply of oxygen and nutrients that fuel tumor growth and spread of the disease.
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Apr 02, 2013 |
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Obesity without the health problems? There could be a way
Obesity is linked to the widespread epidemics of diabetes and heart disease that plague society, but a lesser-known fact is that the weight can also lead to autoimmune disease. Now, researchers have new information about ...
Overweight and Obesity
Apr 04, 2013 |
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'Gifted' natural vitamin E tocotrienol protects brain against stroke in three ways
A natural form of vitamin E called alpha-tocotrienol can trigger production of a protein in the brain that clears toxins from nerve cells, preventing those cells from dying after a stroke, new research shows.
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Jul 05, 2011 |
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Study examining how toxicity of fatty acids links obesity and diabetes
Though it generally is known that obesity dramatically increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, the biological mechanisms for that connection still are unclear.
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Jul 20, 2011 |
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Study shows protective benefits of DHA taken during pregnancy
An Emory University study published online today in Pediatrics suggests consuming Omega 3 fatty acids during pregnancy helps protects babies against illness during early infancy.
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Aug 01, 2011 |
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Mother's diet influences baby's allergies -- new research
A possible link between what a mother eats during pregnancy and the risk of her child developing allergies has been identified in new research published in this month's The Journal of Physiology.
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Sep 09, 2011 |
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Food scientists fortify goat cheese with fish oil to deliver healthy omega-3 fatty acids
Fish oil is an underused ingredient in the food industry because of its association with a strong odor and aftertaste. A new study in the February issue of the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food T ...
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Feb 16, 2012 |
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