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Fighting Flu With Fish Oil

Could the news about fish oil get any better?

The answer appears to be yes, according to a new study from leading Japanese universities including The University of Tokyo.

It reveals that a compound derived from fats found in fish oils fights flu in influenza-virus-infected mice.

The study offers a promising view of the future for the treatment of influenza.

Aspirin and Fish Oil Fight Inflammation

The health benefits of low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like flaxseeds and salmon have received a lot of attention.

A Harvard study now shows that aspirin helps trigger the production of natural anti-inflammatories in the body that could help reduce pain. Continue reading »

Flaxseed May Help Protect Against Radiation

One of the earliest cultivated crops, flaxseed has been useful since the dawn of civilization for weaving cloth, making flax oil, and as a food.

Now, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that flaxseed might have a new use for the 21st century: protecting healthy tissues and organs from the harmful effects of radiation. Continue reading »

Fish Oil Reduces Inflammation

Chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, fish oil can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation in the skin and joints, and promote healthy fetal development. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher has found that it has a positive effect on bedsores, too. Continue reading »

Fish Oil Fights Age-Related Vision Loss

A new study from the University of Alberta discovered that DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, helped to prevent age-related vision loss in lab tests.