Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids and include eicopentanoic acid (EPA), doxosahesaneoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linoleic acid (ALA). The body has to convert ALA to EPA and DHA in a very inefficient manner. Only about 4% is converted that is eaten. So, EPA and DHA are the ... Views: 1232
A study done at Joslin Medical Center has shown that following a prescribed diet is associated with better glycemic control in Type I diabetes. The researcher stated that in recent years treatment had shifted focus to medications and technologies. In this study the importance of diet was ... Views: 957
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Vitamin D has been in the news a lot lately – studies promoting the positive effects of the “sunshine vitamin” on the immune system, cancer, bone strength, depression. This study, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, ... Views: 1335