Tag: omega 3 fatty acids

Higher Omega-3 Levels May Protect Against COVID-19 Adverse Outcomes: Study

Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids may provide some protection against contracting or experiencing adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection according to a recent study. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, compared the risk for three COVID-19 outcomes: testing positive for COVID-19, hospitalization with confirmed COVID-19 infection, and death from COVID-19 as…


Could Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Acne?

As many as 50 million Americans deal with acne. The blemishes can be painful and, for some, embarrassing. Now, researchers may have found a new weapon to fight acne, one without harsh side effects. A study in Germany has pinpointed omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, wild salmon, nuts and seeds — as a…


Fish Oil and Depression

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Stabilize Mood and Combat Depression? We all have fat on the brain. Amazingly enough, more than half of the brain’s dry weight comes from fat. Some of these fats are the key building blocks of cell membranes and play essential roles in the brain’s function. Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, help…


Imbalance of Fatty Acids Linked to Most Common Age-Related Diseases

Chronic disease is on the rise. Right now, 133 million Americans – nearly half the population – have at least one chronic illness such as diabetes or heart disease. With so much illness prevalent – and with the aging of the population overall – it’s no wonder many individuals are worried about healthy aging.  But,…