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Omega-3 fats found to protect against psychotic illness

By on 2 February 2010 in Brain and Behaviour, Healthy Eating, Specific conditions

Omega-3 fats generally get good press, on the basis of research linking them with benefits for the body and brain. As far as the brain is concerned, much has been made of the apparent ability omega-3 fats have to exert a natural anti-depressant action. Omega-3 fats are a key component in brain cells. They also […]

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Does fish oil retard the ageing process?

By on 22 January 2010 in Healthy Eating, Nutrients and Supplements

In recent years omega-3 fats (found, for instance in ‘oily’ fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel and herring) have become famous for supposed health-giving properties, particularly with regard to cardiovascular system and brain. This week saw the publication of a study which links omega-3 fats with a slowing of the ageing process [1]. The study, […]

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