EFAs or Essential Fatty Acids. There has been much talk about EFAs in the medical and dietitian world these days. Reason: Many nutritionists and doctors opine that deficiency in the amount of essential fatty acids can result in ailments and improper functioning of the body. But are essential fatty acids that important? What makes them […]
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Cod liver oil is one of the most popular of fish oils. Many advocate it as an antidote to several ailments. This is because, cod is a fish high on nutrients and cod liver oil derived from it is also rich is fatty acids. Cod liver oil is basically the nutritional supplement extracted from cod’s […]
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Fish oil, as we know, is important for the proper functioning of the body. Omega-3 fatty acids, which fish oils are rich in, are mostly found in fatty fish such as mackerel, herring, sardines, salmon and white tuna. High on the content of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaencoic acid (DHA), fish oil provides a wide-range […]
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Omega 9 are fatty acids which are called unsaturated fats, also known as oleic acid. Omega 9 is an essential fatty acid like omega-3 and omega 6, which is very crucial for proper functioning of the bodily systems. Since the body can produce only small amounts of essential fatty acids, we need to take these […]
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There is a big battle raging between Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids in the medical and dietitian world. With advocates of both the oils at loggerheads with each other, it becomes tougher than ever to find the best of the two. Omega 3-s are essential fatty acids necessary for the human body’s proper […]
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If you are not the fish-eating kind, but still want to enjoy the benefits of fish oil, you may want to try fish oil alternatives. Though this is a blog about fish oil, we strongly feel that we should detail on the benefits and ill-effects of fish oil alternatives too, helping you decide on what […]
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