What are the benefits of cod liver oil?

Cod liver oil, as the name suggests, is the essential oil extracted from the livers of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua).The oil is commonly taken as a dietary supplement. It is one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) and contains relatively high amounts of vitamin A and vitamin D.

Cows chomping on fresh grass, red clover produce omega milk

Fat is an important ingredient that has a material impact on the nutritional value, texture, taste, shelf-life and producer price of milk. However, milk products are a significant source of saturated fatty acids in the Western diet. How should dairy cattle be fed for their milk to contain more unsaturated fatty acids

Study: omega-3 does not combat cognitive decline

There have been many studies advocating how omega-3 fatty acids can benefit our health.

What are the benefits of olive oil?

Olive oil, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, is a major component of the Mediterranean diet. Populations from that region have longer life expectancies and lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, compared with North Americans and Northern Europeans…

Improving fatty acid composition of rainbow trout

The health benefits of consuming omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids such as EPA and DHA are well established. The primary sources of these fatty acids in the human diet are through fish and seafood. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, are studying new methods of improving the fatty acid composition of farmed fish…

Link between DHA-enriched formula in infancy and positive cognitive outcomes in childhood

University of Kansas scientists have found that infants who were fed formula enriched with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) from birth to 12 months scored significantly better than a control group on several measures of intelligence conducted between the ages of three to six years…

Diets lacking omega-3s lead to anxiety, hyperactivity in teens

Diets lacking omega-3 fatty acids – found in foods like wild fish, eggs, and grass-fed livestock – can have worsened effects over consecutive generations, especially affecting teens, according to a University of Pittsburgh study…

Fish Oils Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer

Consuming fish oils can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study published in the BMJ. The researchers reviewed 21 different independent prospective cohort studies, they found that a high intake of fish and marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids was associated with a 14 percent reduced risk of breast cancer…

Moderation Seems To Be Key When It Comes To Eating Fish To Prevent Atrial Fibrillation

An observational study presented at the EHRA EUROPACE congress held 23 to 26 June in Athens, Greece.

Omega Oils Protect The Heart From Mental Stress

The American Heart Association recommends that people eat at least two servings of fish every week. The omega 3 fatty acids in fish oil are thought to have very good properties that can help prevent cardiovascular disease. Fish oils come from fatty fish, also called “oily fish”

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