Sioux Falls, SD—The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has put together a formal statement regarding the importance of omega-3 blood testing in research studies, according to a press release from OmegaQuant. The release summarizes the statement as: Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3...
Last month we discussed the latest research on the omega-6 fat linoleic acid with Dr. William Harris. Now we will look at the completed dietary fat picture and at the latest research on balancing omega-6 fats with optimal amounts of omega-3 fat. Dr. Harris has published his research on both...
Sometimes nutrition “wisdom” changes as more research adds clarification. Recent studies have clarified the role of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid and heart disease. Some nutritionists will have to adjust their thinking and others will be able to say, “Told you so.” [caption id="attachment_69144" align="alignright" width="136"] Dr. William S.
Parsippany, NJ—Experts from MegaRed spent the summer talking to local residents in Newport, Rhode Island, a fishing community, and testing their Omega-3 Index (O3I). Their finding, according to a press release: the average O3I among 234 individuals was 5.2%, well below the optimal 8%. The release notes that this falls...
Sioux Falls, SD—A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has made it possible for researchers to calculate how much omega-3 fatty acids they need to use in their studies in order for subjects to reach a healthy Omega-3 Index (O3I), according to a press release. The...
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. When Organic & Natural Health Association initiated its omega-3 nutrient field trial two years ago, in collaboration with our research partner GrassrootsHealth, our primary...
