Category Archives: Essential Fatty Acids

The Truth About Vegan Diets

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Vitamins, Minerals and Essential Fatty Acids Benfit Mental Health Prison Study

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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The Nutritional Value of Mushrooms

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Much has been made of the vitamin D content of ultraviolet irradiated mushrooms. And for good reason, as mushrooms can be an excellent source of vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). However, mushrooms have been shown to be a good source of a … Continue reading →

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Omega 3 Fats Against Depression?

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Omega 3 fats are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have their first double bond 3 carbon atoms away from their methyl end. This group of fats includes the important essential dietary fat alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils Reduce Blood Pressure

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are the oils of cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and trout. Fish oils, both in supplemental form and from fish, may have a number of cardiovascular benefits. In particular, fish oils supply eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, … Continue reading →

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Docosahexaenoic Acid Synthesis Rates

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)) is a metabolite of the essential fatty acids alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)), and can be synthesised in mammals, including humans. Most human are able to synthesise small amounts of DHA from dietary ALA, … Continue reading →

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Novel Metabolites of Fish Oils

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth A Pound of Cure

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Nutrition is all about preventing ill health and disease. The most obvious examples of this are the nutritional deficiency diseases that result from intakes of essential nutrients that are too low. There exists a threshold for a number of dietary … Continue reading →

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Essential Fats

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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B Vitamin and Fish Oils: Brain Protection?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is often assumed that cognitive decline is a normal part of ageing, and to some extent this is true. However, the decline if often exaggerated considerably by poor diet and Western lifestyle habits. Evidence from populations that eat high … Continue reading →

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