Taking the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexanoic acid (DHA) might offer a new way of protecting against traumatic brain injury (TBI), suggest animal experiments.
LycoRed Ltd., Israel, launched a new and innovative, vegetarian omega-3--Lyc-O-Mega 10 AL. This outstanding ingredient is free from fish odor and produced only from the highest quality DHA algae oil, making it especially suitable for vegetarians.
Research scientists have been utilizing a new type of double emulsion, known as a water-in-oil-in-water, to make foods that are reduced in fat have a remarkably comparable texture and mouthfeel to full-fat foods.
"The effectiveness of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as a weight-loss nutraceutical continues to be debatable, suggesting that there may be value in exploring the physiological effects of the lesser-known isomers.
New investigation results, "Relation of Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Dietary Fish Intake with Brachial Artery Flow-mediated Vasodilation in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis," are detailed in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Folic acid supplements have been linked with lowering blood levels of homocysteine, and high levels of homocysteine have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), so it has been thought that taking folic acid might decrease the incidence of events such as heart attack and stroke.
Good cooking begins with good ingredients, and together, they lead to a good bottom line, as this article from The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) explores in discussing marinades. When a spice blend is used as a dry rub (also called a dry marinade) to coat food, the food is left to stand after application, under refrigeration, to absorb the flavors.