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fatty acids feature articles



Use EFAs to reduce inflammation and support your adrenals
Published August 31 2012
Concepts: fat, oil, inflammation, acid, EFAs

Cooking oils 101 - Choosing the best oils for your health
Published August 18 2012
Concepts: oil, health, oils, fat, cooking

Salmon - A superfood that fills in the gaps
Published August 6 2012
Concepts: salmon, superfood, Vitamin D, health, acid

Essential Fatty Acids and the sun
Published July 21 2012
Concepts: sun, Vitamin D, fatty acids, essential fatty acids, sun exposure

Evening primrose oil: The king's cure-all
Published June 15 2012
Concepts: acid, oil, nutrition, NIH, healthy oils

Coconut Oil - Here's what you need to know about this amazing rejuvenation and healing oil
Published June 12 2012
Concepts: oil, coconut, coconut oil, fat, acid


Hemp seed oil: The new healthy oil
Published June 1 2012
Concepts: oil, hemp, EFAs, health, healthy

Researchers sharpen the focus on medical understanding of omega-3 fatty acids
Published June 1 2012
Concepts: omega-3, diet, fatty acids, researchers, focus

Researchers vindicate omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of inflammatory chronic diseases
Published May 23 2012
Concepts: omega-3, inflammation, researchers, fatty acids, fat

The superfood power of wild caught salmon
Published April 15 2012
Concepts: salmon, superfood, fat, fatty acids, power

Are trans-fats linked to aggressive behavior?
Published March 28 2012
Concepts: omega-3, acid, men, aggressive, Harvard

Low circulating omega-3 fatty acids lead to accelerated brain aging and dementia
Published March 16 2012
Concepts: brain, aging, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acids, brain aging

The role of polyunsaturated fatty acids in neurodegeneration
Published March 10 2012
Concepts: fatty acids, acid, polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs, energy

Why flax seeds may be the best source of omega-3
Published March 7 2012
Concepts: flax, seeds, oil, flax seeds, omega-3

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may be dangerous to your health
Published February 20 2012
Concepts: oil, PUFAs, fatty acids, fat, polyunsaturated fatty acids

Pregnancy and fish oils - How both mother and baby can benefit
Published February 8 2012
Concepts: fish, pregnancy, oil, fish oil, oils

Omega-3 foods essential to treat nerve damage after traumatic injury
Published February 3 2012
Concepts: omega-3, nerve damage, fat, health, foods

Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA improve insulin resistance and boost cardiovascular health
Published November 22 2011
Concepts: omega-3, insulin resistance, EPA, health, DHA

Nutrition and genetics - Diet and breastfeeding affect brain function of child
Published November 22 2011
Concepts: acid, genetics, nutrition, fatty acids, breastfeeding

Find out about an exceptional source of omega-3 and more
Published September 8 2011
Concepts: omega-3, chia, chia seeds, health, omega-6

The top 20 foods for reversing type-2 diabetes
Published July 11 2011
Concepts: diabetes, natural, news, NaturalNews, health

Coconut Oil for Alzheimer's
Published June 17 2011
Concepts: coconut, oil, coconut oil, fat, health

Omega-3 fatty acids lower heart disease and dementia risk markers
Published May 9 2011
Concepts: risk, omega-3, disease, heart disease, heart

Part I: Understand the Various Forms and Functions of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Published May 4 2011
Concepts: acid, omega-3, functions, DHA, body

Eskimo study highlights obesity and disease prevention benefits of omega-3s
Published April 6 2011
Concepts: obesity, study, disease, benefits, prevention

New government dietary guidelines protect industry profits over health
Published March 10 2011
Concepts: food, fat, health, dietary, dietary guidelines

Obtain cellular health with Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Published February 3 2011
Concepts: fat, fatty acids, health, DHA, EPA

Omega-3 fatty acids prevent and may reverse gum disease naturally
Published November 24 2010
Concepts: gum disease, omega-3, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, reverse

Fatty acids help to prevent gum disease
Published October 27 2010
Concepts: fatty acids, acid, gum disease, omega-3, NaturalNews

Mainstream media now citing ridiculous junk science to discredit omega-3s
Published September 1 2010
Concepts: media, mainstream media, food, junk science, omega-3

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Shown to Combat Obesity
Published August 31 2010
Concepts: omega-3, fat, obesity, combat, omega-3 fatty acids

One third of cancer deaths in people and dogs are preventable through diet changes
Published July 27 2010
Concepts: cancer, diet, dogs, food, health

Saturated Fat is Not a Health Hazard (Opinion)
Published July 16 2010
Concepts: fat, saturated fat, health, acid, health hazard

Clear up the Misconceptions about Omega 6 fatty acids
Published May 18 2010
Concepts: omega 6, fatty acids, fat, acid, misconceptions

Studies Reveal Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Dogs with Osteoarthritis
Published March 29 2010
Concepts: dogs, dog, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acids, studies

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent Heart Disease, Slow Aging and Delay Telomere Shortening
Published February 22 2010
Concepts: omega-3, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, heart disease, heart

Mental illness breakthrough: fish oil prevents psychotic disorders
Published February 18 2010
Concepts: mental illness, omega-3, fish oil, fat, fish

Increase Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Published February 10 2010
Concepts: acid, fatty acids, cardiovascular, omega-3, cardiovascular disease

Polyphenols and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Contribute to Building New Brain Cells
Published February 9 2010
Concepts: polyphenols, fatty acids, diet, polyunsaturated fatty acids, brain

Balance Essential Fatty Acids Omega 6 and 3 for Optimum Health
Published February 8 2010
Concepts: oil, fatty acids, health, omega 6, oils

Fish oil supplements prevent mental illness; safe and effective alternative to antipsychotic drugs
Published February 2 2010
Concepts: oil, fish oil, fish, supplements, mental illness

Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-aging effect on cells
Published January 28 2010
Concepts: omega-3, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, anti-aging, acid

A Proven Food-Based Cancer Cure the Medical Monopoly Considers Quackery, Part I
Published November 11 2009
Concepts: cancer, fat, cure, cancer cure, diet

Omega-3s beat depression
Published October 20 2009
Concepts: omega-3, fat, depression, acid, natural

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Depression Risk
Published October 17 2009
Concepts: diet, depression, mediterranean diet, natural, health

Scientist, 94, goes after the FDA for misleading trans fat food labels
Published October 11 2009
Concepts: fat, trans fat, food, FDA, fats

Fish Oil Benefits Even After Heart Attack, New Study Finds
Published September 16 2009
Concepts: heart, fish, study, omega-3, heart attack

"See Food" Diet May Prevent Age-Related Blindness
Published August 17 2009
Concepts: diet, AMD, acid, omega-3, macular degeneration

Coconut Oil Can Promote Weight Loss by Increasing Metabolism Naturally
Published August 10 2009
Concepts: coconut, oil, coconut oil, metabolism, fat

Breastfeeding Your Baby Could Save a Life
Published August 5 2009
Concepts: health, bacteria, breastfeeding, healthy, healthy bacteria

Learn How Coconut Oil Can Benefit Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
Published July 25 2009
Concepts: oil, coconut, coconut oil, insulin, fat

Coconut Oil is the Antiviral of Nature
Published July 15 2009
Concepts: coconut, oil, coconut oil, acid, fatty acids

Fats to Avoid: The Polyunsaturated Oil Epidemic
Published June 18 2009
Concepts: oil, oils, fat, fats, health

Healthy Essential Fatty Acid Balance Alters Genes, Protects from Disease
Published June 4 2009
Concepts: acid, health, healthy, balance, diet

Fish, Nuts and Olive Oil Reduce Age-Related Blindness Risk (AMD)
Published June 2 2009
Concepts: AMD, risk, olive oil, nuts, blindness

Canola Oil is Another Victory of Food Technology over Common Sense
Published June 2 2009
Concepts: oil, canola, canola oil, rapeseed, food

Fish Oil and Fatty Fish Protect Men from Heart Failure
Published April 26 2009
Concepts: heart, men, fish, heart failure, fatty fish

Omega-3s - Fish Oils, Flaxseed Oil and Prostate Cancer - What do the Experts Say?
Published April 20 2009
Concepts: cancer, omega-3, Amazon, Prostate, oil

Trans Fatty Acids Boost Risk of Colon Cancer by 86 Percent
Published March 18 2009
Concepts: fat, trans fat, fats, risk, cancer

Fatty Fish may Reduce Kidney Cancer Risk
Published February 6 2009
Concepts: fish, health, fat, cancer, fatty fish

The Powerful Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Preventing Diseases of Inflammation: The Experts Speak
Published February 4 2009
Concepts: omega-3, fat, Amazon, acid, inflammation

The Risks of Eating Farmed Salmon
Published January 26 2009
Concepts: salmon, farm, fat, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3: Protect Your Heart With These Miracle Fats
Published December 22 2008
Concepts: heart, fat, men, acid, fish

The Proven Cure and Prevention for Cancer the Medical Establishment Doesn't Want You to Know (Part I)
Published December 13 2008
Concepts: cancer, fat, body, oil, fats

Essential Fatty Acids are Essential for Good Health
Published December 11 2008
Concepts: EFAs, GLA, body, essential fatty acids, good health

Wine Boosts Omega-3s for Healthier Heart, Study Finds
Published December 9 2008
Concepts: wine, study, heart, omega-3s, alcohol

Review of the Best New Natural Appetite Suppressant Supplements, Including Pine Nut Oil
Published November 7 2008
Concepts: appetite, natural, food, weight, supplement

New Study Shows Omega-3s Reduce Appetite
Published November 7 2008
Concepts: omega-3s, omega-3, study, shows, research

Natural Trans Fatty Acids Not as Bad For Health as Processed Trans Fatty Acids
Published November 4 2008
Concepts: natural, trans fatty acids, health, fats, men

Macadamia Nuts Taste Great And Keep You Heart Healthy
Published October 18 2008
Concepts: nuts, macadamia nuts, diet, cholesterol, acid

Three Different Ways to Lower Your Risk of Heart Failure
Published October 9 2008
Concepts: food, risk, diet, 5, mortality

Contrary to Popular Belief, Full-Fat Organic Milk Is Good for Kids
Published October 1 2008
Concepts: fat, organic, milk, organic milk, fats

Documented, Proven Cure and Preventative for Cancer (Part I)
Published September 27 2008
Concepts: cancer, fat, body, oil, fats

Kids Thrive on Full Fat Organic Milk
Published September 20 2008
Concepts: fat, organic, fats, diet, milk

Macadamia Nuts Lower Risk Factors for Coronary Disease
Published August 23 2008
Concepts: nuts, macadamia nuts, risk, diet, cholesterol

Flax Shown to Be Effective Against Cancers of the Colon and Breast
Published August 1 2008
Concepts: flax, oil, flax oil, colon, cancer

Adequate Amounts of Omega-3 Oil May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Published April 21 2008
Concepts: acid, omega-3, oil, fat, food

Omega-6 fatty acids found to be dietary cause of depression, heart disease
Published March 18 2008
Concepts: omega-6, depression, fatty acids, heart, omega-6 fatty acids

Fatty Acid Blood Tests Help Assess Risk for Heart Disease
Published March 11 2008
Concepts: acid, omega-3, risk, blood, fatty acids

Recent Studies and Age Old Wisdom Point to the Health Benefits of Butter
Published March 7 2008
Concepts: fat, butter, acid, health, fatty acids

The Right Type of Fats for Health and Longevity
Published February 7 2008
Concepts: oil, omega-3, fat, fish, acid

The Great Fat Debate - Why Virgin Coconut Oil Is Best
Published November 30 2007
Concepts: fat, oil, coconut, saturated fat, coconut oil

How food manufacturers trick consumers with deceptive ingredients lists
Published July 10 2007
Concepts: food, ingredients, consumers, food manufacturers, ingredients lists

The top five cancer-causing foods
Published April 24 2007
Concepts: cancer, food, fat, foods, sugar

Omega-3 fatty acids boost bone density in men
Published April 9 2007
Concepts: omega-3 fatty acids, bone, omega-3, bone density, acid

Omega-3 fatty acids found to restructure brain matter tied to positive mood and emotions
Published April 3 2007
Concepts: omega-3, mood, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, brain

Omega-3 fatty acids slash colorectal cancer risk in men by 66 percent
Published March 14 2007
Concepts: cancer, omega-3, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, colorectal cancer

Omega-3 fatty acids to appear in hundreds of grocery products this year
Published January 5 2007
Concepts: omega-3, grocery products, omega-3 fatty acids, food, fish oil

Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent dementia, U.S. study suggests
Published November 16 2006
Concepts: dementia, study, men, omega-3, DHA

Fatty fish consumption slashes risk of prostate cancer by 43 percent
Published November 7 2006
Concepts: cancer, prostate cancer, Prostate, fatty fish, risk

Omega-3 fatty acids boost cognitive function, learning in elderly patients
Published November 3 2006
Concepts: omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3, cognitive function, elderly, patients

Fish Fatty Acids May Prevent More Sudden Deaths Than Defibrillators (press release)
Published October 18 2006
Concepts: defibrillators, fatty acids, deaths, omega-3, event

Trans fatty acids are public health hazard, says author of "Poison in the Food"
Published October 2 2006
Concepts: health, food, trans fats, public health, hydrogenated oils

UCLA study shows altering fatty acid levels in diet may reduce prostate cancer growth rate (press release)
Published September 29 2006
Concepts: acid, diet, fat, cancer, Prostate

Food labels should list all fats to help cut heart disease, say experts (press release)
Published September 28 2006
Concepts: fat, food, fats, heart disease, heart

Smoking increases risk and omega-3 fatty acids decreases risk of blinding disease (press release)
Published September 11 2006
Concepts: risk, Harvard, research, AMD, disease

Omega-3 fatty acids outperform automated external defibrillators in saving lives from heart attacks
Published September 1 2006
Concepts: defibrillators, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3, heart, automated external defibrillators

Omega-3 fatty acids may help kids with depression (press release)
Published August 24 2006
Concepts: omega-3, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, depression, children

Prostate cancer tumors slowed by altering ratio of fatty acids in diet
Published August 11 2006
Concepts: fatty acids, prostate cancer, Prostate, cancer tumors, men

Research shows that seeds and nuts are "brain foods" that can also stabilize your mood
Published August 7 2006
Concepts: nuts, brain, seeds, food, men

Omega-3 fatty acids slow prostate cancer growth
Published August 2 2006
Concepts: omega-3, fatty acids, Prostate, cancer, prostate cancer

Cod Liver Oil: The Number One Superfood
Published February 7 2006
Concepts: oil, liver, cod liver oil, 5, men

Omega-3-rich flax seeds provide much-needed nutrition for optimal mental health
Published January 26 2006
Concepts: flax, flax seeds, flaxseed, omega-3, mental

Essential fatty acid phosphatidylserine (PS) is powerful prevention for memory loss, Alzheimer's and dementia
Published January 9 2006
Concepts: Phosphatidylserine, men, brain, improve, memory

The mineral selenium proves itself as powerful anti-cancer medicine
Published January 4 2006
Concepts: selenium, cancer, men, heal, event

Brain health dramatically improved by intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils
Published January 2 2006
Concepts: brain, fat, acid, DHA, omega-3

Fish oils and omega-3 fatty acids allow patients to ditch Vioxx and other anti-inflammatory drugs
Published November 14 2004
Concepts: fish oils, fish, anti-inflammatory, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids


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