Category Archives: Omega 6

On the Nutritional Content of Liver

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Liver can be an excellent source of nutrients. Both lamb’s liver and beef liver are widely consumed and can contain high amounts of vitamin A, B vitamins, as well as certain minerals including iron and copper. Liver is an important … Continue reading →

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Too Little Of A Good Thing?

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Most people are aware that the body requires vitamins and minerals in order to be able to function. Many people take a multivitamin and mineral supplement for this reason. However, there are other essential nutrients that are not vitamins or … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Depression

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Increasingly, omega-3 fatty acids are being seen as pivotal to mental health. Omega-3 fatty acids are of interest nutritionally because evidence shows that dietary intakes of these fats are falling, and this has lead to a serious imbalance between the … Continue reading →

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The Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio: Cardioprotection

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Humans require two fatty acids to be present in their diet. These fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) belong to the omega-3 and omega-6 family of polyunsaturated fatty acids, respectively. A daily … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils in Mice: A Clue As To Their Cardioprotective Effects?

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Animals models are useful in nutrition because they allow researchers to investigate detailed molecular mechanisms surrounding the effects of particular nutrients. For example, the complex molecular pathways involved in the inflammatory process have been unravelled by the use of animal … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Seeds

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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How To Make Omega 6 Oil

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Dietary Fat and Its Connection to Depression

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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EFAs in Parenteral Nutrition

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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The Eskimo Diet: A High Omega-3 Diet

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The lifespan of the Greenland Eskimos is around 60 years of age, yet their death rate from ischaemic heart disease (coronary heart disease) is only around 3.5 %. This compared to the United Kingdom and the United States where ischaemic … Continue reading →

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