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Studies have found that long chain omega 3 fatty acids, from oily fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines, may be useful in the prevention and treatment of depression and low mood. Now research has found (1) that eating trans-fats may increase the risk of suffering depression, and that olive oil may protect [...]  Over time, as we age, our muscle mass begins to be gradually destroyed/eroded and this can lead to weakening of the body and frailty. This process of muscle loss is known as sacropenia. Previous laboratory studies have found that omega 3 fatty acids (found in oily fish such as salmon, trout and sardines) might be [...] Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a long chain omega 3 fatty acid naturally found in oily fish such as mackerel, trout, sardines and salmon. The brain contains a high proportion of DHA and, as you will see from my past blog posts, omega 3 fats have been linked to brain benefits including protection from depression and [...] Age Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is the most common cause of blindness in people over the age of 50 in the UK. To recap from previous posts: The macular is the light sensitive area in the centre of the retina that controls visual field and the ability to see colours. AMD is caused [...] High triglyceride levels, hypertriglyceridemia, and to some extent high levels of certain types of cholesterol are considered a risk for metabolic syndrome (which I have written about in detail here). To recap: Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. According to the US National Heart Lung [...] A new study (1) has found that eating a healthy diet, rich in vegetables and fruits, before and during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk for babies being born “small for gestational age” or undernourished. The time before pregnancy, and during pregnancy, is a time where eating healthily is crucial. Making healthful food [...] A recently published study (1) has found that supplementation with fish oil (which is rich in omega 3 fatty acids) may help to positively change body composition by increasing lean body mass (which includes muscle mass) and decreasing fat mass. This small study (1) was set up in order to assess the effects of [...] Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is something that a lot of parents have concerns about. In past blog posts I have written about the condition and how certain foods/supplements might be helpful to those suffering from the condition. In particular a lot of my writing has focussed on the long chain omega 3 fatty [...] Long chain omega 3 fatty acids, those found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines, for the treatment and prevention of depression is a topic I have covered quite frequently, and one that I am incredibly passionate about. The evidence for the use of these fats in the treatment of depression [...] Summer seems to have come to an end here in the UK but many people escape the autumn and winter months by going away to hotter, sunnier climbs for a holiday. In 2008 I wrote two blog posts about being safe in the sun and how nutrition can help. In those posts I mention antioxidant nutrients [...] |
  
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