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Resveratrol may support bone health in obese men
8 September 2015
A new study from Denmark reports that resveratrol seems to increase bone formation and/or mineralization in obese men.
06 April 2010
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids in fatty fish may reduce women’s risk of heart failure by about 25 percent, according to a new study.
In the observation study, dietary intakes of 36,234 women aged between 48 and 83 participating in the Swedish Mammography Cohort were analyzed using food-frequency questionnaires (1). Over the course of 18 years of study, 651 cases of heart failure were documented. Eating one serving of fatty fish per week was associated with a 14 percent reduction in the risk of heart failure, compared with women who did not eat any fatty fish.
The benefits appear to be linked to the omega-3 content of the fish, the researchers commented. The highest intake of marine omega-3 fatty acids was linked to a reduction in the risk of heart failure by 25 percent.
The heart health benefits of consuming oily fish, and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain, are well-documented. To date, the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been linked to improvements in blood lipid levels, a reduced tendency of thrombosis, blood pressure and heart rate improvements, and improved vascular function. Beyond heart health, omega-3 fatty acids, most notably eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have been linked to a wide-range of health benefits, including reduced risk of certain cancers, good development of a baby during pregnancy, joint health, and improved behavior and mood.
8 September 2015
A new study from Denmark reports that resveratrol seems to increase bone formation and/or mineralization in obese men.
31 July 2012
Eating more foods rich in antioxidant nutrients like vitamins C and E and selenium may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by up to two thirds, suggests a new British study. It used data from the Norfolk arm of the European Prospective Investigation of Cancer (EPIC) study.
12 March 2014
According to 19 European studies increased intakes of omega-3-fatty-acid-rich fish during pregnancy may lead to infants with a higher birth weight, as well as reducing the risk of pre-term births.