Omega-3 fatty acids are often described as “healthy fats,” but many Americans do not consume enough of them. These essential fats play an important role in health promotion through their ...

A noticeable deficit of highly unsaturated lipids — including omega-3 fatty acids — found in women with Alzheimer's disease (AD) but not in cognitively healthy women is linked to worse cognition and ...

While C13 fatty acid remains elusive in human plasma, new findings reveal its microbial origins, unique metabolic pathways, and potential as a biomarker for understanding how diet and the gut ...

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.

While there is no official guidance on how much omega-3 fatty acid we need each day, the National Institutes of Health recommends 1.1 grams of ALA per day for women and 1.6 grams of ALA per day for ...

Words matter in national dietary guidance—especially technical ones. In the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, readers are urged to prioritize oils “with essential fatty acids,” with olive ...