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    10 Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp  Feb 5, 2010
    Fortify your diet with omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show that omega-3s help maintain brain function throughout life and may protect brains from the ravages of aging. (Newsmax)

    New Way to Lose Fat, Keep the Lean  Feb 4, 2010
    Bastie's team earlier showed that mice lacking Fyn kinase altogether burn more fatty acids and expend more energy to become leaner. They also showed other metabolic improvements, including increased insulin sensitivity. (Science Daily)

    Fish Oil Helped Stave Off Psychosis in Study Patients  Feb 3, 2010
    2 grams of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and 40 were given a placebo ... Based on these results, Dr. G. Paul Amminger of Medical University of Vienna in Austria and the Orygen Youth Health Research Center in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues estimated that four adults would have to take fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids to prevent one of them from developing psychosis over a one-year period ... The beneficial effects of fish oil capsules with omega-3 fatty acids may result from changes... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Fish Oil May Reduce the Risk of Psychotic Disorders in High-Risk Individuals  Feb 3, 2010
    2, 2010) Individuals at extremely high risk of developing psychosis appear less likely to develop psychotic disorders following a 12-week course of fish oil capsules containing long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are a promising intervention in individuals with schizophrenia, who may have an underlying dysfunction in fatty... (Science Daily)

    Fish Oil May Help Prevent Mental Disease  Feb 3, 2010
    One hypothesis of the cause of schizophrenia is that people with the disease don't process fatty acids correctly, leading to damaged brain cells. The researchers speculate the Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil could help brain cells repair and stabilize. (W-USA News, DC)

    Fat-Burning Chemical Points to New Weight-Loss Drug  Feb 3, 2010
    Mice that were given a chemical that blocks the function of an enzyme called Fyn kinase burned more fatty acids and expended more energy, which made them leaner. This and other metabolic improvements, including increased insulin sensitivity, were because of higher levels of the "master energy switch" AMPK in the rodents' fat and muscle tissue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    MPOC: Palm oil exports to increase  Feb 2, 2010
    On the oils and fats industry, Lee said the issue of trans fatty acids was among the major issues impacting trade in the current decade. "Trans fatty acids, its health related problems and the need to remove this from the human food chain is a major issue. "The removal of trans fatty acids, already a mandate in Europe and the United States (US) is now catching up in other regions," Lee added. He said palm oil stood out as a viable healthy alternative. He said this year will also prove to be both... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Fish oils 'beat mental illness'  Feb 2, 2010
    2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids) for 12 weeks, while the other half took only a dummy pill ... They believe the omega-3 fatty acids found in the supplements may alter brain signalling in the brain with beneficial effects. (BBC News)

    Foods to Feed Your Libido  Feb 2, 2010
    What you need: Zinc and omega-3 fatty acids found in oysters and other fish like wild salmon and herring ... You don't get enough omega-3 fatty acids from your normal diet, so adding more will help you boost sex hormones even more. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Research Supports Grass-Fed Beef Indeed Healthier (25)  Feb 1, 2010
    According to a team of experts at California State University at Chico (part of this year s National Grass-Fed Beef Conference in Pennsylvania), reports spanning three decades suggest that forage-only diets can alter the lipid composition of meat, specifically, lower concentrations of saturated fatty acids and raise concentrations of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In addition, studies report grass-fed beef contains elevated concentrations of beta-carotene and alpha tocopherol, as well... (Agri-View, WI)

    New Insights Into Allergy-Related Disorders in Children  Feb 1, 2010
    Smidesang's study is a part of a larger effort called PACT (Prevention of Allergy among Children in Trondheim), which began in 2000 to try to better understand how allergy-related symptoms develop in children and to investigate the effectiveness of risk-factor intervention, including increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake, reducing parental smoking and indoor dampness. A control group of 14 000 children, from which the current study is drawn, was established to track fluctuations in risk factor... (Science Daily)

    Perimenopause and Nausea  Feb 1, 2010
    Eliminate bad fats and replace with good fats like omega-3 fatty acids found in olive oil, canola oil and a variety of fish and nuts. Decrease the amount of beverages containing caffeine and alcohol as well as soft drinks and drink more water and fresh juice (without sugar) instead. (Suite101.com)

    Semi cuisine  Jan 31, 2010
    He said he has convinced many on the television crew about the benefits of wild game and its high Omega-3 fatty acid content. He butchers and processes his own meat, makes his own smoked and fresh stuffed sausage and cures his own jerky over an open fire. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Microbes Produce Fuels Directly from Biomass  Jan 31, 2010
    Deploying the tools of synthetic biology, the JBEI researchers engineered a strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria to produce biodiesel fuel and other important chemicals derived from fatty acids ... Major research efforts to this end are focused on fatty acids -- the energy-rich molecules in living cells that have been dubbed nature's petroleum ... Fuels and chemicals have been produced from the fatty acids in plant and animal oils for more than a century. (Science Daily)

    Delay the signs of ageing  Jan 30, 2010
    Nuts : Nuts are rich in vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and omega-3 fatty acids. Include a few in your daily diet and keep the signs of ageing at bay. (India Times, India)

    From learning taxonomies to phylogenetic learning: Integration of 16S rRNA gene data into FAME-based bacterial classification  Jan 30, 2010
    Machine learning techniques have shown to improve bacterial species classification based on fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) data. Nonetheless, FAME analysis has a limited resolution for discrimination of bacteria at the species level. (BioMed Central)

    Health Benefits of the Avocado  Jan 30, 2010
    The avocado has the second highest content of monounsaturated fatty acids of all fruits, following the olive. These fats help control the metabolic rate and actually reduce overeating. (Suite101.com)

    Whole Wheat Bread  Jan 30, 2010
    Flax seeds are one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids and contain protective antioxidants called lignans. Flax seeds are rich in B vitamins, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, selenium and boron. (Suite101.com)

    Turning E. Coli into Road-Ready Diesel  Jan 30, 2010
    E. coli bacteria naturally turn sugars into fatty acids to build their cell membranes; the researchers just tweaked the bacteriums genetics a bit. The researchers basically amplified and then short-circuited E. colis internal machinery for producing large fatty-acid molecules, enabling them to convert precursor molecules directly into fuels and other chemicals. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)

    Omega-3 Supplements Don't Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth  Jan 29, 2010
    Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are believed to have many health benefits, but the one thing they can't do is help women with a history of delivering their babies early carry their next child to full term, new research finds ... According to Harper, omega-3 fatty acids, when metabolized, are converted to much less potent biochemicals called prostaglandins, which make the uterus contract, than are omega-6 fatty acids -- also essential fatty acids but typically over-eaten in Western diets ... The... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Why be a Vegetarian?  Jan 28, 2010
    Plant foods are also high in phytochemicals called polyphenols and contain higher proportions of polysaturated fatty acids ... The greatest benefit would come from the use of oils containing high percentage of mono unsaturated fatty acids, olive, til, rice bran or even soya oil ... Fish is the best source of Omege 3 fatty acids (with a cardio protective effect) for the meat eaters. (Suite101.com)

    Bacteria Transformed into Biofuel Refineries  Jan 28, 2010
    "We incorporated genes that enabled production of biodiesel esters [organic compounds] of fatty acids and ethanol directly," Keasling explains ... "It was somewhat surprising. Because all organisms require fatty acids for their cell membrane to survive, if you rob them of some fatty acids, they turn up the fatty acid biosynthesis to make up for the depletion.". (Scientific American)

    Breakfast for a slimmer you!  Jan 28, 2010
    However, plasma free fatty acids (FFA) which show the amount of fat used up for energy began to rise two hours after the low GI breakfast, the researchers found. Exercise then led to a rapid increase in FFAs in both groups but concentrations were higher in the low GI group. (India Times, India)

    Researchers find leukemia cells metabolize fat to avoid cell death  Jan 28, 2010
    HOUSTON - Leukemia cells, like most cancers, are addicted to glucose to generate their energy, but new research shows for the first time that these cells also rely on fatty acid metabolism to grow and to evade cell death. Inhibiting fatty acid oxidation makes leukemia cells vulnerable to drugs that force them to commit suicide, scientists from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and The University of Texas Medical School at Houston report in the January edition of the Journal of... (EurekAlert!)

    Jamon Iberico: 5 Things You Didn't Know  Jan 27, 2010
    The oleic acid is stored in the fat of the ham and is a monounsaturated fatty acid that has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. More From AskMen. (Fox News)

    How to Measure Attention Span of a Fly: Implications for ADHD, Autism in Humans  Jan 27, 2010
    6, 2006) A new study will provide further understanding about the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on the brain function of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (Oct. (Science Daily)

    Tobacco Plant Thwarts Caterpillar Onslaught by Opening Flowers in the Morning  Jan 26, 2010
    "Maybe the fatty acid amino acid conjugates present in the oral secretions of the larvae elicit this reaction. We already know that they switch on the plant's defense against herbivory, for instance by producing toxic substances to fend off the attacker," Danny Kessler, PhD student at the institute, explains. In an additional experiment he used genetically modified tobacco, in which the signaling pathway between the messenger molecule in the oral secretion and the defense reaction was... (Science Daily)

    10 superfoods to eat in 2010  Jan 26, 2010
    Why you should eat more: Unlike other nuts, walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids, the kind associated with fish like salmon and sardines. These fatty acids have been shown to reduce the risks of heart disease and stroke, prevent blood clots, protect against irregular heartbeat, decrease blood pressure and enhance the immune system. (AZCentral -- Business)

    The Memory Miracle Your Doctor Doesn't Know About  Jan 25, 2010
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    Gluten Free Banana Bread with Walnu...  Jan 24, 2010
    are a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 as well as vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. (Suite101.com)

    Martek buys Amerifit Brands for $200M  Jan 22, 2010
    Martek expects to get 80 percent of its revenue from the sale of its fatty acid supplements used mostly in infant formula. Most Read Stories. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Link Examined Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels and Biological Aging Marker in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease  Jan 22, 2010
    22, 2010) Patients with coronary heart disease who had higher omega-3 fatty acid blood levels had an associated lower rate of shortening of telomere length, a chromosome marker of biological aging, raising the possibility that these fatty acids may protect against cellular aging, according to a study in the January 20 issue of JAMA. ... Several studies have shown increased survival rates among individuals with high dietary intake of marine omega-3 fatty acids and established cardiovascular... (Science Daily)

    Get more: Healthbeat  Jan 22, 2010
    Researchers think they may know part of the reason why omega-3 fatty acids help people with heart disease live longer. Tags. (WLS, IL)

    NY DAILY NEWS  Jan 22, 2010
    Fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids are the key to a youthful, healthy heart. (The Drudge Report)

    Scientists turn stem cells into pork  Jan 22, 2010
    Fish stem cells could be used to produce healthy omega 3 fatty acids, which could be mixed with the lab-produced pork instead of the usual artery-clogging fats found in livestock meat. "You could possibly design a hamburger that prevents heart attacks instead of causing them," Matheny said. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Vic Garlington  Jan 22, 2010
    The oil contains a high amount of linolenic fatty acid, which usually leads to a short oil life before it turns rancid ... Cold-pressed camelina meal contains a residual oil of 8 to 11 percent and this oil contains 34 to 38 percent omega 3 fatty acids and very high levels of vitamin E.. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    How the Apple Keeps the Doctor Away  Jan 22, 2010
    "It seems that when apples are eaten regularly and over a prolonged period of time, these bacteria help produce short-chain fatty acids that provide ideal pH conditions for ensuring a beneficial balance of microorganisms. They also produce a chemical called butyrate, which is an important fuel for the cells of the intestinal wall," Wilcks added. The study authors noted that more research is needed to determine whether the findings in rats apply to humans. (MEDLINEplus)

    Friendly Bacteria Love the Humble Apple  Jan 21, 2010
    "It seems that when apples are eaten regularly and over a prolonged period of time, these bacteria help produce short-chain fatty acids that provide ideal pH conditions for ensuring a beneficial balance of microorganisms. They also produce a chemical called butyrate, which is an important fuel for the cells of the intestinal wall.". Of course, further research is needed to determine whether the digestive system of humans responds to apples in the same way as rats, but these findings certainly... (Science Daily)

    Adding Fish Oil To IV May Speed Sepsis Recovery  Jan 21, 2010
    Omega-3 fatty acids in the solution reduce inflammation, researchers note ... "Recently, there has been increased interest in the fat and oil component of vein-delivered nutrition, with the realization that it not only supplies energy and essential building blocks, but may also provide bioactive fatty acids," Calder said ... "Traditional solutions use soybean oil, which does not contain the omega-3 fatty acids contained in a fish oil that act to reduce inflammatory responses. In fact, soybean... (MEDLINEplus)

    Biodiesel fuel research, poster earns award at international competition  Jan 21, 2010
    Using the latest technology, Lewis simulated experiments for producing biodiesel fuels with products such as soybean oil and fatty acids with her academic advisor, UTC Chemical Engineering Professor Dr. Frank Jones. "Jennifer's poster can be interesting to a lot of people because of the recent talk of a need for production of biodiesel fuels," explained Jones. (The University Echo, TN)

    Fish Oil Slows Cell Aging  Jan 21, 2010
    A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids helps keep the DNA of heart patients from unraveling, which may help explain why fish oil is so beneficial after a heart attack, U.S. researchers said Tuesday ... "In this study, we decided to look at a new mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids might work," Farzaneh-Far said ... Farzaneh-Far and colleagues measured the length of telomeres in blood cells in 608 heart attack patients to see if there was any association between the levels of omega-3 fatty acids... (Newsmax)

    The Flat Belly Diet Lose Inches F...  Jan 21, 2010
    The Flat Belly Diet Lose Inches From the Waist: MUFAs Monounsaturated Fatty Acids to Trim the Abdomen ... MUFAs Monounsaturated Fatty Acids to Trim the Abdomen ... The program is designed to help people lose weight quickly by following a plan of healthy eating and incorporating MUFAs, or monounsaturated fatty acids, to help the dieter feel satisfied. (Suite101.com)

    Lovastatin in X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy  Jan 21, 2010
    To the Editor: As reported previously in the Journal, lovastatin lowers levels of very-long-chain fatty acids in plasma in patients with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). 1 Further studies did not reproduce this finding with the use of simvastatin in patients or with the use of lovastatin in X-ALD knockout mice. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    Lighter shortbread still delicious  Jan 21, 2010
    2 grams, Omega-6 fatty acids = 1. 6 grams. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Shedding Light on Why Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help the Heart  Jan 20, 2010
    Scientists think they have uncovered at least one of the reasons why omega-3 fatty acids are good for your heart ... "We're certainly not saying that this is the reason for all the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but it is a new pathway linking omega-3 fatty acids to biological aging in these patients," said study lead author Dr. Ramin Farzaneh-Far, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco ... Said Farzaneh-Far: "Cardiologists have known for about 20... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Can Fish Oil Help You Live Longer?  Jan 20, 2010
    Specifically, the researchers behind the study report that for patients, omega-3 fatty acids may protect against death and illness by ... Since the study was observational and couldn't prove cause-and-effect, "we don't really know whether ingestion of omega-3 fatty acids resulted in this 'benefit,'" said Dr. Steven Nissen of the Cleveland Clinic ... This concern was echoed in a statement by a spokeswoman for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, who told ABC News that while the study... (ABC News)

    Avocado Recipes  Jan 20, 2010
    Heart friendly, avocados are low in saturated fat and high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are recognised for lowering blood pressure and trigylceride levels. They are also a good source of and vitamins A, C, B12 and Riboflavin (vitamin B2). (Suite101.com)

    How Does It Work: Omega Fatty Acids And Aging  Jan 20, 2010
    WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA/) -- Researchers say diets rich in Omega 3 fatty acids can help people with heart disease live longer, but the reasons why they work still remain somewhat of a mystery. A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Associationlooks at how higher fish oil levels in the blood may protect the caps on chromosomes, which help measure biological aging. (W-USA News, DC)

    Eating for Your Eyes  Jan 19, 2010
    I am surprised there is no mention of Omega-3 fatty acids. While there is considerable debate over the benefits of what is mentioned in the article, there appears to be a general consensus that Omega-3 fatty acids are quite beneficial for ARMD, cataracts, and dry eyes ... Fish is an excellent source of fatty acids. (CBS News -- Health)

    Take care with what you put in your hair  Jan 19, 2010
    They contain essential fatty acids, and are rich in omegas and other natural and organic ingredients that have been proven to make a difference. Naturopathic product are not only healthy but therapeutic, aiding in the repair and nourishment of the hair and helping to restore the cells that have been damaged by the environment, chemicals (perms, bleaching, coloring) and other excessively harsh hair care products. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Nutrient 'Cocktail' Appears to Improve Dementia Symptoms  Jan 19, 2010
    Uridine, choline and the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (all found in breast milk) are precursors to the fatty molecules that make up brain cell membranes, which form synapses. "If you can increase the number of synapses by enhancing their production, you might to some extent avoid that loss of cognitive ability" that occurs in Alzheimer's patients, Richard Wurtman, a professor of brain and cognitive sciences at MIT, said in a news release. (MEDLINEplus)

    Stored Fats May Make Cancer Cells More Aggressive  Jan 19, 2010
    When the enzyme, called monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL), goes into overdrive in cancer cells, it breaks down stored fats to produce large amounts of free fatty acids, which are the building blocks of cell membranes and of fatty molecules that serve as signals between cells. These free fatty acids then produce other smaller molecules that promote cancer growth and progression, the study authors noted ... He noted that people who eat high-fat foods are constantly introducing free fatty acids into... (MEDLINEplus)

    Scientists Hope to End Sleeping Sickness by Making Parasite That Causes It to Self-Destruct  Jan 18, 2010
    24, 2006) Studying the parasite that causes African sleeping sickness, scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered a previously unknown way of making fatty acids, a component of fat and the outer layer of all. (Oct. (Science Daily)

    Is farm-raised salmon as healthy as wild?  Jan 18, 2010
    The American Heart Association recommends eating fish, especially fatty fish such as salmon, at least twice a week to ensure you get plenty of heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids ... Other good fish sources of omega 3 fatty acids include mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines and albacore tuna. (CNN -- Health)

    Natural Anti-Aging Formula for Youn...  Jan 18, 2010
    According to Good Housekeeping, omega-3 fatty acids contain anti-inflammatory properties that help boost brain functioning and improve mood ... Foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids include fish such as tuna, mackerel and salmon. (Suite101.com)

    Eating for Health and Beauty  Jan 18, 2010
    6 percent protein, and hempseed oil contains the exact ratio of essential fatty acids one part omega 3 to three parts omega 6. 4. (Suite101.com)

    Scientists Create Petri Pork  Jan 18, 2010
    For instance, healthy omega 3 fatty acids from fish stem cells could be mixed in to produce meat without the usual artery-clogging fats that come from livestock. Other experts warn that lab-produced meat could pose h 0000108E ealth dangers. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    Venture sees greener grass  Jan 18, 2010
    Algae grows in water and turns waste carbon dioxide and other materials into fatty acids. Like oil from vegetables, the oil from algae lipids is seen as a potential replacement for crude oil. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Being Pear Shaped Protects Against Heart Disease  Jan 18, 2010
    The Oxford researchers explain that the body uses its fat tissues to store energy in the form of fatty acids, which can be released when needed, for example after heavy exercise or a period of starvation. Both tummy and thigh fat handle this process, but fat around the waist is much more active in storing and releasing fatty acids in response to need throughout the day ... More waist or abdominal fat tends to lead to more fatty acids floating around the body where it can get deposited in other... (Science Daily)

    Study Finds Exposure to Chemical Pollutants Increases Fat  Jan 16, 2010
    They had higher levels of and several fatty acids in their livers. Those exposed to the refined fish oil experienced none of those symptoms. (Scientific American)

    Alternative Feeds - How to Make Them Work in Your Operation, Part I  Jan 16, 2010
    Measures like rumen undegradable protein, amino acid content, soluble protein, and fatty acid content are less important in heifer rations. Protein is typically expressed as Crude Protein, fiber is expressed as Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) or Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), energy is estimated by metabolizable energy (ME), net energy (NEL, NEM or NEG) or NFC, and minerals are expressed as a percentage of dry matter. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)

    "Superfoods" for Women  Jan 15, 2010
    Salmon, she said, is important for its heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Largeman-Roth explained omega 3's also boost mood and fight depression and may protect against Alzheimer's disease. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Fat fatigue - what's stopping you from Shaping Up? Here's new help  Jan 15, 2010
    TORONTO, Jan. 15 /CNW/ - Fighting fat seems not a battle for the weak of heart. It's a fact that as obesity continues to grow as a threatening health problem, so too do the physical, mental and emotional factors associated with this issue. (Canada Newswire)

    Sea Change: Environmental Group Gives First-Time Nod to Sustainable Salmon-Farming Method  Jan 15, 2010
    The salmon, to be sold under the have also been shown to contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, placing the salmon on Seafood Watch's newly created Super Green List, which denotes that the fish is good for human health without causing harm to the ocean. To appear on the , the salmon must provide the daily minimum of omega-3s (at least 250 milligrams per day) based on 28 grams of fish, and have PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) levels under 11 parts per billion (ppb). (Scientific American)

    Big Butts & Thunder Thighs Could Be Good For You  Jan 15, 2010
    A published in this month's International Journal of Obesity says fat in the hips mops up harmful fatty acids and contains an anti-inflammatory agent that stops arteries from clogging, according to the report. A big backside is better than extra fat around the waistline, and that too little in the hip can lead to serious metabolic problems, the. (W-USA News, DC)

    Vitamin E Protects Brain After Stroke  Jan 15, 2010
    Researchers at Ohio State University found that tocotrienol stops an enzyme in the brain from releasing fatty acids that eventually kill neurons ... But when Sen and colleagues introduced the tocotrienol vitamin E to cells that had already been exposed to excess glutamate, the release of fatty acids was reduced by 60 percent when compared to cells exposed to glutamate alone. (Newsmax)

    New Compound Improves Cognitive Decline, Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease in Rodents  Jan 15, 2010
    13, 2006) Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may slow cognitive decline in some patients with very mild Alzheimer's disease, according to new findings from Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Sweden. However, the. (Science Daily)

    Marlene Parrish reads the food trends of 2010  Jan 14, 2010
    They'll be adding, for instance, omega-3 fatty acids and plant sterols to breads to cut stress and lower cholesterol. Probiotics, friendly digestive system bacteria, will be showing up in ice cream, breakfast cereals, ketchup, teas and more. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    How One Form of Natural Vitamin E Protects Brain After Stroke  Jan 14, 2010
    In a study using mouse brain cells, scientists found that the tocotrienol form of vitamin E, an alternative to the popular drugstore supplement, stopped the enzyme from releasing fatty acids that eventually kill neurons ... The presence of the vitamin decreased the release of fatty acids by 60 percent when compared to cells exposed to glutamate alone. (Science Daily)

    Doctors Link Bottom Fat, Better Health  Jan 14, 2010
    In fact, fat around the hindquarters may protect the heart -- scientists have found that it can act as a long-term trap for fatty acid molecules that could otherwise clog up blood vessels throughout the body. But experts cautioned this isn't a license to eat junk food, as fat collects more quickly around the waist where it is dangerous for health. (KERO 23, CA)

    McAllister: Buying milk just got a little bit more complicated  Jan 14, 2010
    Coconut milk beverages are rich in medium-chain fatty acids, including lauric acid and capric acid, valued in many cultures for their powerful antimicrobial properties. Preliminary studies suggest that consumption of these beneficial fats may play important roles in body fat reduction and weight management. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Being 'Pear Shaped' Equals Longer Life  Jan 14, 2010
    Fat on the bottom and thighs appears to store excess fatty acids, said Manolopoulos, who reviewed published scientific studies for his report. Pear-shaped people also appear to have lower levels of compounds called inflammatory cytokinessignaling chemicals involved in the body's response to infection that also can play a role in heart disease and diabetes when they are inappropriately active. (Newsmax)

    Farmed or wild fish: Which is healthier?  Jan 14, 2010
    Farmed salmon have more omega-3 fatty acids than wild salmon because of diet ... There's talk of great benefits from fish-originating omega-3 fatty acids but worries about contamination and concerns about the environmental impact of farmed fish ... Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death and are associated with better cholesterol levels. (CNN -- Health)

    Youthful eyes  Jan 14, 2010
    The Biomimetic Barrier Complex, containing a special blend of phospholipids, fatty acids, triglycerides, sterols and ceramides, is designed to mimic the skins own lipids to smooth and help protect the fragile skin around the eyes. It is said to help rebuild and maintain the skins natural protective barrier and restore the ideal moisture balance, strengthening the delicate eye-areas resistance to daily irritation. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Big bum, thunder thighs good for health  Jan 13, 2010
    A big bottom is much better than carrying fat around the waist, which tends to release more harmful fatty acids into the body, the research shows ... But fat carried on the thighs traps these harmful fatty acids and stops them from latching on to the liver and muscles and causing a range of health problems, including insulin resistance. (India Times, India)

    Disconnect Between Brain Regions in ADHD  Jan 13, 2010
    6, 2006) A new study will provide further understanding about the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on the brain function of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (Nov. (Science Daily)

    Team Wins Global Race to Achieve Landmark Synthesis of Perplexing Natural Product  Jan 13, 2010
    14, 2006) UCSD/Scripps Professor K.C. Nicoalou's group succeeded to synthesize platensomycin, an antibiotic found in mushrooms, which inhibits an important step of bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis and in this. (Apr. (Science Daily)

    Fat butt? It may be healthier than you think  Jan 13, 2010
    In addition, this lower body fat also traps fatty acids ... "If fatty acids are not stored in fat but are stored in other organs like the liver or the arteries this makes you prone to develop diabetes and heart disease," Manolopoulos said. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Genetic Variant Associated With Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer  Jan 13, 2010
    25, 2009) Omega-3 fatty acids appear protective against advanced prostate cancer, and this effect may be modified by a genetic variant in the COX-2 gene, according to a report in Clinical Cancer. (Dec. (Science Daily)

    Big bum and thighs 'are healthy'  Jan 12, 2010
    Hip fat mops up harmful fatty acids and contains an anti-inflammatory agent that stops arteries clogging, they say. Big behinds are preferable to extra fat around the waistline, which gives no such protection, the Oxford team said. (BBC News)

    Quality and safety of infant formulas, functional foods enhanced by new standards  Jan 12, 2010
    The proposed standards are for three nucleotides, present in breast milk and commonly added to infant formula, and two docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) oils, essential omega 3 fatty acids present in fish and often added to both infant formula and a host of functional foods. The proposed standards are now available for public review and comment by industry and consumer representatives. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Don't lick your lips and other winter skin savers  Jan 11, 2010
    Conversely, getting enough omega-3 fatty acids through a diet rich in salmon and halibut can be helpful in combating dryness. These fish are packed with alpha-linolenic acid, which lessens inflammation and plays a big role in strengthening the lipid layer that helps skin retain natural oils, Dr. Graf says. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Prebiotics in Dogs and Cats  Jan 11, 2010
    Fermentation products resulting from the action of the local bacteria in the large intestine include short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). These SCFAs. (Suite101.com)

    Five 'eat better' foods for '10  Jan 10, 2010
    Salmon and other oily fish contain omega-3 fatty acids and are naturally high in vitamin D ... "It cuts inflammation in the body that can lead to heart problems. It's a good source of vitamin D and also contains omega-3 fatty acids that keep the brain and heart healthy." ... Oily fish are also chock-full of omega-3 fatty acids, which curb cardiovascular disease by decreasing the risk of arrhythmia (which can lead to sudden cardiac death), triglyceride levels and the growth rate of... (CNN -- Health)

    Fitting Flax Into Your Diet  Jan 10, 2010
    WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA)--The editors of Prevention Magazine recently singled out Omega-3 fatty acids as some of the most beneficial nutrients you can incorporate into your diet. Fish like salmon are rich in these heart-healthy fats. (W-USA News, DC)

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