Omega-3 fatty acid is often misnamed an “alternative” or “natural” medication. Penicillin was, of course, derived from a living organism and was therefore “natural” in the same way that Omega-3s are natural. Currently, Omega-3 supplements are primarily derived from fish, and like penicillin, they have a therapeutic effect.
Omega-3 fatty acids are often referred to as “essential” fatty acids (EFAs) because they are needed for human health but are not sufficiently produced by...
Read moreIt seems each passing year adds another new chapter in the story of the fish oil phenomenon. The keen interest in the heart-healthy... Read more »
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Researchers say an enriched form of soybean oil may be a viable alternative to fish oil for helping people obtain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.... Read more »
Researchers say there is no convincing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids on their own can relieve depression symptoms. The review of previous studies... Read more »
Scientists in England recently reviewed 89 studies on the benefits of omega-3 fish oils for heart patients. Although some studies show a positive... Read more »
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Also known as: fish oils, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), alpha-linolenic acid (the plant version of omega-3). Potential... Read more »