A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is linked to a lower risk of a common age-related eye disease, new research shows. The findings come from a study tracking tens of thousands of women over 10 years, and researchers now suggest that food sources rich in this nutrient, such as fish, can promote eye health…. [Continue Reading]
Fish Oil Helps Chemotherapy Patients Maintain Muscle Mass
February 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Weight loss can be a problem for cancer patients being treated with chemotherapy, but new research shows that adding fish oils to the diet can help maintain weight. Certain types of oil helped patients retain their muscle mass, potentially limiting some of the malnutrition-related side effects of chemotherapy treatment. A new analysis has found that… [Continue Reading]
Genentic Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Can Be Helped by Diet
February 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mutations in a particular gene are strongly linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have now shown that for people with the risky gene, diet, particularly the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, can reduce their risk of the condition. Scientists today agree that there are five molecules that are known to affect or cause… [Continue Reading]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish Oil May Promote Cardiovascular Health
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Including fish or fish oils in your diet may help ward off heart attacks, research suggests. Fish oil contains many different types of fatty acids, including omega-3s, which scientists have shown reduce levels of fat in the blood and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A Michigan Technological University scientist is finding a growing… [Continue Reading]
Olive Oil Health Benefits
May 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The olive tree, Olea europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia Minor. The fruit and compression-extracted oil have a wide range of therapeutic and culinary applications. Virgin olive oil, the natural juice of the olive fruit, is a staple food for people living in countries surrounding the Mediterranean basin and constitutes… [Continue Reading]
The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
April 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Coconut oil is a fat consisting of about 90% saturated fat. The oil contains predominantly medium chain triglycerides, with roughly 92% saturated fatty acids, 6% monounsaturated fatty acids, and 2% polyunsaturated fatty acids. Of the saturated fatty acids, coconut oil is primarily 44.6% lauric acid, 16.8% myristic acid and 8.2% palmitic acid, although it contains… [Continue Reading]