Entries tagged with: Omega 6s
The Science
Effect of Randomized Supplementation with High Dose Olive, Flax or Fish Oil on Serum Phospholipid Fatty Acid Levels in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Effect of Randomized Supplementation with High Dose Olive, Flax or Fish Oil on Serum Phospholipid Fatty Acid Levels in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
If you want to improve omega-3 status should you take flax seed oil or fish oil? The shortest of the omega-3 fats, alpha linolenic acid or ALA found in high concentrations in flax seed can be converted to the longer EPA and DHA, which are the omega-3 forms most studied in brain health. This study investigated adults and followed them for 3 months with groups taking either olive oil (no omega-3s), flax seed (ALA), or fish oil (EPA and DHA) and compared their blood. The researchers conclude that to increase the longer-chained EPA and DHA, it is not enough to take ALA from flax seed. But remember, the right fish – wild salmon, mackerel, sardines, and anchovies to name a few – is also a great choice and loaded with EPA and DHA. Read the abstract →
The Science
Dietary Intake of N-3 and N-6 Fatty Acids and the Risk of Clinical Depression in Women: a 10-y prospective follow-up study
Dietary Intake of N-3 and N-6 Fatty Acids and the Risk of Clinical Depression in Women: a 10-y prospective follow-up study
I love a Walter Willett study. But this one is bittersweet for me. A victory for omega-3s. Another strike against excess omega-6s. But no noted benefits from fish, one of my top brain foods?! That is hard to digest. Read the abstract →
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Everybody’s Favorite Fat – Omega-9
Everybody’s Favorite Fat – Omega-9
You have likely heard of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. I’d like to introduce you to omega-9 fatty acids. Actually, you’ve met them under different names— olive oil, lard, and almonds. I want you to get to know oleic acid as it is a great fat for the brain and body and one that pretty much everyone agrees is good for your health. Read the Post →
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Fishy Things That Make You Go Hmm…
Fishy Things That Make You Go Hmm…
I love a Walter Willett study, but a recent one entitled "Dietary Intake of N-3 and N-6 Fatty Acids and the Risk of Clinical Depression in Women: a 10 Year Prospective Follow-Up Study" is bittersweet for me. A victory for omega-3s. Another strike against excess omega-6s. But no noted benefits from fish, one of my top brain foods?! That is hard to digest. Read the Post →