Evidence suggests that dietary intake of EPA and DHA is associated with a decreased risk for certain neuropsychiatric disorders – particularly Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Depression. AD is the most common form of dementia and is characterized by the presence of senile plaques in the brain that affect cognitive processes, [...]
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Flax and Menopause
The ‘active’ mammalian lignans produced in the body with flax consumption have hormonal effects in women and may help to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. They act by binding to estrogen receptors on cell membranes. These mammalian lignans are not as powerful as natural estrogens, but they can act as either estrogen [...]
Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Development
DHA is an important component of neural and retinal membranes and during the later part of gestation and early postnatal life, DHA accumulates rapidly in the brain and retina68. Increased dietary requirements of omega 3 fatty acids, primarily DHA, are recommended in the last trimester of pregnancy and pregnant women are advised to consume [...]
Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Inflammation
In recent years, medical research has moved toward almost a unifying theory – of chronic disease as a consequence of low-grade, chronic inflammation. Inflammation is a controlled, ordered process whereby the body responds to infection or injury. Symptoms of inflammation include redness, swelling, heat and pain. Chronic inflammation is linked with age-related diseases such as [...]
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