]> http://www.molinu.org/taxonomy/term/8726/0 Auto generated by aggregator2 autotaxonomy en http://www.molinu.org/eating_fish_may_explain_very_low_levels_of_heart_disease_in_japan <p>Consuming large quantities of fish loaded with omega-3 fatty acids may explain low levels of heart disease in Japan, according to a study led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.</p> Biosingularity biomedical cardiovascular disease diet fish fish oil health heart heart disease omega-3 fats omega-3 fatty acids Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:50:08 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/scientists_suspect_omega_3_fatty_acids_could_slow_acute_wound_healing <p>A recent study shows that popular fish oil supplements have an effect on the healing process of small, acute wounds in human skin. But whether that effect is detrimental, as researchers initially suspected, remains a mystery.</p> Biosingularity biotechnology fish oil health immune system infection omega-3 fats Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:29:21 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/researchers_converts_biodiesel_byproduct_into_omega_3_fatty_acids <p>The typical American diet often lacks omega-3 fatty acids despite clinical research that shows their potential human health benefits. Zhiyou Wen, assistant professor of biological systems engineering in Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, found a way to grow these compounds using a byproduct of the emerging biodiesel industry.</p> Biosingularity bioengineering biotechnology diet health omega-3 fats technology Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:01:15 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/why_fish_oil_is_good_for_you <p>It’s good news that we are living longer, but bad news that the longer we live, the better our odds of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.   Many Alzheimer’s researchers have long touted fish oil, by pill or diet, as an accessible and inexpensive “weapon” that may delay or prevent this debilitating disease.</p> Biosingularity alzheimer's alzheimer's disease diet fish oil health omega-3 fats supplements Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:08:53 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/diet_of_walnuts_blueberries_found_to_improve_cognition_may_help_maintain_brain_brain_function_and_treat_brain_disorders <p>Junk food junkies take notice. What you eat does more than influence your gut. It also may affect your brain. Increasing evidence shows that mom was right: You should eat your vegetables, and your blueberries and walnuts, too.</p> Biosingularity brain cholesterol diet fruits health neurobiology neurons neuroscience omega-3 fats Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:43:28 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/omega_3_fatty_acids_protect_eyes_against_retinopathy <p>Increasing intake of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, found in popular fish-oil supplements, may protect against blindness resulting from abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, according to a study published online by the journal Nature Medicine on June 24.</p> Biosingularity diet fish oil medicine omega-3 fats supplements Wed, 04 Jul 2007 19:03:42 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/fish_oil_plus_exercise_may_banish_body_fat <p>People looking to shed body fat might want to follow their workouts with a few capsules of fish oil, if preliminary research is correct. In a study of overweight adults, Australian researchers found that a combination of exercise and fish oil supplements was effective at reducing body fat and improving cholesterol levels and blood vessel function.</p> Biosingularity diet exercise fish oil health omega-3 fats supplements weight loss Thu, 24 May 2007 23:51:53 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/higher_intake_of_fish_and_vitamin_d_levels_linked_to_lower_risk_of_age_related_macular_disease <p>Individuals who have higher dietary intake of foods with omega-3 fatty acids and higher fish consumption have a reduced risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration, while those with higher serum</p> Biosingularity aging biomedical diet omega-3 fats supplements vitamins Tue, 15 May 2007 00:25:40 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/omega_3_fatty_acid_may_help_prevent_alzheimer_s_brain_lesions <p>A type of omega-3 fatty acid may slow the growth of two brain lesions that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, UC Irvine scientists have discovered. The finding suggests that diets rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease later in life.</p> Biosingularity alzheimer's biomedical diet health omega-3 fats supplements Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:54:14 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/plant_derived_omega_3s_may_aid_in_bone_health <p>Plant-based omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may have a protective effect on bone health, according to a team of Penn State researchers who carried out the first controlled diet study of these fatty acids contained in such foods as flaxseed and walnuts.</p> Biosingularity diet health heart inflammation omega-3 fats Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:42:11 +0000 http://www.molinu.org/study_shows_altering_fatty_acid_levels_in_diet_may_reduce_prostate_cancer_growth_rate <p>UCLA researchers found that altering the fatty acid ratio found in the typical Western diet to include more omega-3 fatty acids and decrease the amount of omega-6 fatty acids may reduce prostate cancer tumor growth rates and PSA levels.</p> Biosingularity biotechnology cancer diet inflammation omega-3 fats Sat, 05 Aug 2006 09:47:20 +0000