Flax Seed Oil: Health Benefits and Side Effects
Flax seed oil is derived from the seeds of a blue flowering plant (Linum usitatissimum) that is grown as an alternative cash crop in North America. It is one of the richest known sources of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that’s important for health. Alpha-linolenic acid is a precursor to two important metabolites: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). While EPA and DHA are typically associated...
Omega 3 Fish Oils Review: Benefits and Information
Fish oils have attracted much attention for the health benefits attributed to the essential fats they contain. These fats are known as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Though fat is often given a bad name, there are fats that are essential for health, and fish oils are top sources of these fats. Known as omega-3 fatty acids, the essential oils in fish help protect against a range of illnesses, including...
Evening Primrose Oil Benefits and Side Effects
Evening primrose is a wildflower that grows throughout North America, Europe and some parts of Asia. The seeds of this plant (Oenothera biennis) contain oil that is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is an omega-6 essential fatty acid (EFA). The body converts GLA into prostaglandins, substances that function like hormones and help to regulate body processes. Evening primrose oil (EPO) is often recommended as an alternative...
Phosphatidylcholine And Its Benefits
Phosphatidylcholine is a substance derived from the nutrient compound lecithin that consists of phosphate, fatty acids and choline. The components of phosphatidylcholine, particularly the fatty acids and choline, make it valuable as a health-promoting agent. The choline in phophatidylcholine is necessary for metabolism of fatty acids and for the transport of fats through cells. Phosphatidylcholine is one of the major components of...
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