Benefits of Fatty Acid Supplements
I recently read that a recent study done on animals has shown that taking supplements that contain the fatty acid, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), may help in losing weight. CLA is a fatty acid largely
The facts about folic acid
Folic acid is a pretty insignificant vitamin - until you start planning... of your diet. Taking folic acid every day, before and during pregnancy, can help to protect your unborn
Fatty acid tied to depression and inflammation
The imbalance of fatty acids in the typical American diet could be associated with the sharp..., the more omega-6 fatty acids people had in their blood compared with omega-3 fatty acid levels, the more
Prenatal Vitamins and Folic Acid Importance
of a fetus's development, folic acid (something that is included in prenatal vitamins) is instrumental... development and regeneration" (http://www.womenshealthcaretopics.com/folic_acid_pregnancy.htm.) So, if you
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Type I Diabetes
prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes among children at risk. Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked... to to attack pancreatic insulin-producing cells. The acids also have anti-inflammatory properties, which
Ascorbic Acid Flush
progressing. This procedure, called the ascorbic acid flush, should only be performed using buffered... with a history of kidney disease or diabetes should not perform an ascorbic acid flush and anyone interested
Balancing Omega 6 to Omega 3 Fatty Acid ratios
I have been reading a lot about essential fatty acids recently, particularly about the ratios of Omega 6's to Omega 3's. I thought I had a fairly healthy diet however when I looked at it closely I
New research: Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D may stave off mascul
essential nutrients (such as fatty acids) among those participants who developed macular degeration to varying degrees and those who did not develop it at all. Researchers confirmed omega-3 fatty acids helped
If You Drink Soda (Even Diet) Your Teeth May Suffer
are just as bad because it isn't just the sugar that's bad for your teeth; it's the acids in bubbly drinks... still want to drink soda, look for total acid content and acid type; phosphoric, citric, malic
Supplements for a healthy heart
pressure. Folic acid, B12 and B6 lower homocysteine, which is an amino acid by-product linked to heart disease. Omega 3 fatty acids such as fish oil or flaxseed oil keep cholesterol in check, and magnesium
