GRONINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have both been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. Studies using isotopically labeled ALA have shown that it can be... Read more »
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are effective at reducing heart disease risk, but fears have been raised that n-6 PUFAs may interfere with the metabolism of n-3 PUFAs. However, new evidence... Read more »
BETHESDA, MARYLAND. There is considerable evidence that fish and fish oils are beneficial to heart health, reduce the risk of cancer, and benefit mental health. The “active” components of fish oils are... Read more »
CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM. An emulsion is a mixture of two immiscible (unblendable) substances. Emulsions are common in the food industry and include margarine and mayonnaise (oil-in-water emulsions). Emulsions are usually stabilized with... Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. It is now well established that fish and fish oil are protective against coronary heart disease (CHD) and reduces the risk of dying from CHD by about 40%.... Read more »
Fish Oil and DHA, EPA WATERLOO, CANADA. There is ample evidence that an adequate intake of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), the main components of fish oil supplements, helps protect... Read more »