Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are Omega-6s and Omega-3s. They are essential because humans, and all animals, cannot produce them directly but they are needed for survival. They are a critical component ...

Ever wonder how your great-grandmother ate cream and butter constantly, but still managed to stay so thin? Or how French women consume baguettes by the boatload and don't seem to gain weight?

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study shows. Genetic background has an effect on the ...

Omega-3s are known to offer health benefits, the most popular being improved cardiovascular and cognitive health. It's also known to help reduce inflammation. Since your body cannot produce omega-3s ...

This is the 6th in a series of blog posts on ADHD. Previous posts in this series reviewed the causes and epidemiology of ADHD, the role of nutrition in ADHD, the evidence for EEG biofeedback. This ...

Omega-3 fatty acids have been touted as essential nutrients for overall health, but it is important to look critically at the potential benefits of omega-3s for eye health. While studies show that ...