What is the effect of a shortage of Omega 3? - Q:In a recent issue [Vol l, No ll] one of your panel members said in answer to a question that taking one type of essential fatty acid, ie, evening pr...

The importance of marine fatty acids - A link between low dietary consumption of marine oils and pre-eclampsia (and thus low birth weight babies) has been inferred by comparing the relativ...

Arthritis: relief from fatty acids - Arthritis sufferers can get relief by changing their diet. Studies have shown that the fatty acids omega-3, found in fish oils, and omega-6, found in...

Fatty acids fight cancer - The role of essential fatty acids (EFAs) in treating advanced pancreatic cancer has been underlined by researchers at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. ....

Formula milk: no fatty acids - Babies given formula milk are noticeably deficient in a particular fatty acid. ...

Dutch restrict trans fatty acids - Dutch margarine manufacturers are reducing the levels of trans fatty acids in their products in the next 12 months. Levels will fall to below 5 per ce...

In defence of omega-6 fatty acids - The article on linoleic acid left me deeply concerned as I believe it possibly leads readers to believe there is an inherent danger in omega-6 fats. ....

Trans Fatty Acids: McDonald’s introduces new and healthier cooking oils - again - Fast food chain McDonald’s is trying to turn into a triumph its decision to dramatically reduce the levels of trans fatty acids it uses in its cooking...