Questions tagged [omega-3]

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Is our use of cooking oils responsible for the insufficient conversion of Omega-3 to EPA and DHA?

It is well known that the conversion rate of Omega-3 to EPA and DHA is too low to supply us with the required amounts. But this is nevertheless a strange situation, why would natural selection have led to a vulnerability where lack of seafood means…
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Omega-3 does NOT improve cognitive abilities, memory, and brain function?

Omega-3 is generally found in foods like walnuts, fish, etc. It is generally believed that omega-3 promote cognitive health, memory, and brain function. However, I am quite shocked to read a recent article which consisted of a study that was cited…
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