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 ...

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Fatty acid classification and nomenclature / Kelly Lobb -- Chemical and physical properties of fatty acids / John M. deMan -- Application of gas-liquid chromatography to lipid separation and analysis: ...

Omega-3 fatty acids can lower the risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions. Omega-3s may help to reduce blood pressure and triglycerides while increasing good cholesterol. Studies show omega ...

When I was first studying nutrition, I learned about juvenile and adult-onset diabetes. When teens started showing up with adult-onset diabetes, the nomenclature changed to Type 1 and Type II diabetes ...

Odds are you've heard of fatty liver disease, a common condition that may contribute to serious health complications. If you're at risk of fatty liver or have been diagnosed with the condition, it can ...

Dietitians explain exactly how inflammatory foods can wreak havoc on your body and provide suggestions on what to eat more of.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. With MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective ...