As demand for palm oil has increased, so has scientific interest—particularly in palm’s tocotrienols, with potential benefits ...

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With so many types of fats, and so much mixed messaging around them, it’s tough to know what to eat more or less of when ...

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The results showed that psoriasis, wounds, dermatitis, and melanoma, topical ω-3 PUFAs provided overall beneficial effects ...

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In a 2002 American Heart Association scientific statement, the omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were recommended (at a dose of 2–4 g/d) for ...

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To assess the effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (also known as omega-3 fatty acids) versus a comparator (e.g. placebo, antidepressant treatment, standard care, no treatment, wait-list control ...

Indiana University researchers find higher linoleic acid levels from seed oils correlate with improved heart health and lower inflammation, challenging recent MAHA-inspired concerns.