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These omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in the optimal structure and function of cells, especially in the brain and eyes where omega-3 is responsible for normal growth, visual activity, and cognitive development (World 's Healthiest Foods). With food being the only source to obtain these fats, the food sources itself are scared. Fish and nuts are the best food sources because the concentration of omega-3 is high. Since fish and nuts are not items you feed to a newborn, a mother must provide these fatty acids later down the line or through breast milk. Doctor Lessa Horta, lead of the study that took place in Brazil mentioned one advantage of breast milk is that it is “rich in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are important to brain growth and development”, the same fatty acids found in foods such as salmon and shellfish. With polyunsaturated fatty acids being consumed at the beginning of life allows a head start in the race to a successful…

prevent the body from utilizing omega 3-fatty acids from plant sources and converting them into beneficial long chain omega-3 EPA and DHA. A good digestive system is one of the major keys to optimise the absorption of omega-3. The body goes through the complicated process of transporting the fats from the diet into the intestinal cell, then from the intestinal cell to the lymphatic system and then to the blood, ensuring you receive adequate amounts of nutritional benefits. Obtaining effective…

Larry suffers from high blood pressure, with contributing factors of family history/genetics, poor quality diet, low essential fatty acid intake, high sodium intake (from processed food and table salt), frequent alcohol consumption, and high stress. Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. If Larry continues with his current dietary habits and not managing high levels of stress, he is at a significantly increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart…

Fish oil is a popularly dietary supplement. This oil is derived from the fatty tissues of cold water, oily fish. It is a rich source of two essential omega 3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, meaning that the body cannot make them and must be obtained from the diet. These fatty acids are now relatively rare in modern diets, which results in an imbalance that promotes several diseases and drives inflammation. Taking fish oil supplements regularly has…

estradiol and 1,25(OH)2D3 on metabolic syndrome in middle-aged Taiwanesemales. PLoS ONE, 8(3), e60295. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0060295De la Iglesia, R., Loria-Kohen, V., Zulet, M.A., Martinez, J.A., Reglero, G. & Ramirez deMolina, A., (2016). Dietary strategies implicated in the prevention and treatment ofmetabolic syndrome. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 17(11), 1-21. doi:10.3390/ijms17111877Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids. (n.d.). Retrieved March 09, 2017,…

DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid found naturally only in animal products, primarily in fish and seafood, and is important for vision and mental development. The human body can also produce DHA from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found in canola oil, soy milk, and walnuts. However, the conversion of ALA to DHA is inefficient, and research has found that supplementing ALA into the mother’s diet does not increase DHA concentrations in breastmilk or in the infant (Mangels and Craig, 2009). On the…

if increasing fish oil would be more beneficial, a study done by Fritsch et al, did. In that study, three different foods were fed. One group received Food A, the second group received Food B, and the third group received Food C. Food A was considered the baseline food, and each food contained more fish oil respectively (Food C containing the most, and Food A containing the least). The difference in amount of EPA, DHA, and ALA between Food A and Food C were significant. Food A had .45 % EPA,…

Cholesterol-lowering drugs include: Statins, Niacin, Bile-acid resins, Fibric acid derivatives, and Cholesterol absorption inhibitors (WebMD, 4). Statins are recommended to most people with high cholesterol because this drug block the production of cholesterol in liver, lower LDL cholesterol, and it increases HDL cholesterol. However, Statins has various possible side effects that include memory loss, mental confusion, high blood sugar, and Type 2 Diabetes (WebMD, 4). Niacin is a B-complex…

On day 1 I had scrambled eggs with milk and butter which had 1.14 grams of fatty acid, and a hot dog wiener with 0.07 grams of fatty acids. On day 2 the only food that I consumed that had fatty acids, was fried vegetable rice with 0.04 grams of fatty acids. On day 3 the only food I consumed with fatty acids was a hot pocket with ham and cheese with 0.23 grams of fatty acids. The recommended intake for omega 3 fatty acids is 1.6 grams a day. My total omega 3 fatty acid intake for my 3 day average…

protein fat • Drinking water versus sugary drinks, increases circulation which supports healthier, clearer, suppler skin, makes a person fuller and detoxes the body of unwanted toxins • Consume fruits and vegetables in shades of orange, red, blue, and green, which are full with protective antioxidants, like vitamins A, C, and E • Eat foods containing biotin, a B vitamin is involved in your body’s production of fat; a source of biotin is the leafy green Swiss chard; use a B-Complex • Healthy…