Does Omega-3 Fats Display Anti-Breast Cancer Effects?
Over many years we have seen studies suggesting that omega-3 fats can help prevent various types of cancer. Human observational studies have shown this (Epidemiological studies), as well experimental studies with animals. Omega-3 fats are converted by the cells of the body into mini-hormones called prostaglandin series-3 (PG-3). Once formed in the cell, PG-3 slows […]
Omega-3 fat improves Brain Blood Flow
The research I am citing today was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s disease on May 19, 2017. The study lends further support to the mounting evidence showing that omega-3 fats help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Can Omega-3 reduce cognitive decline and increase mental health ? In addition, this study showed that […]
Fish and Risk of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
At the April 2017 meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, a research paper was presented that suggests a link between the intake of certain types of fish, their mercury content, and the increased risk for Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). The study included 294 individuals with ALS and 224 individuals without ALS. Researchers estimated mercury […]