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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Brain Health
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Endocannabinoid System and Its Regulation by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Full Spectrum Hemp Oils
As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Endocannabinoid System and Its Regulation by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Full...
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DHA is an essential fatty acid that is crucial for brain structure and function. Ensuring adequate intake throughout the entire life span can help...
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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the body, especially the brain. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are required at every stage of life to...
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As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Omega-3 Dosing in Pets” highlights the need for including omega-3 fatty...
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Understanding the numbers around fatty acids is key to achieving intake in the target range and experiencing maximal health benefits....
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Unsaturated fatty acids can be polyunsaturated (PUFAs) or monounsaturated (MUFAs), indicating the number of double bonds present. These double...
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Two Forms of EPA & DHA Delivery
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Fat, along with carbohydrate and protein, constitutes a basic macronutrient component of food. Fats may be saturated, monounsaturated, or...
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Wellness Assessments: Test, Don’t Guess
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What is Docosahexaenoic Acid Used For? Exploring the Importance of DHA
DHA is an essential fatty acid that is crucial for brain structure and function. Ensuring adequate intake throughout the entire life span can help...
Article • October 1, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Brain Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the body, especially the brain. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are required at every stage of life to...
Article • September 24, 2022 • 4 min readBookmark
Fat, along with carbohydrate and protein, constitutes a basic macronutrient component of food. Fats may be saturated, monounsaturated, or...
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Antioxidants and Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction
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Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators and Omega-3s
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Brain Health, the Omega-3 Index, and the Western Diet
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Practical Applications of Nutrient Support for Military Personnel – Part 1
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Inflammation and the Omega-3 Index | Episode 58
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Managing Inflammation with Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Episode 57
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Endocannabinoid System and Its Regulation by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Full Spectrum Hemp Oils
As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Endocannabinoid System and Its Regulation by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Full...
Download • November 26, 2022 • 1 min readBookmark
As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Omega-3 Dosing in Pets” highlights the need for including omega-3 fatty...
Download • June 11, 2022 • 2 min readBookmark
Understanding the numbers around fatty acids is key to achieving intake in the target range and experiencing maximal health benefits....
Download • February 28, 2022 • 1 min readBookmark
Unsaturated fatty acids can be polyunsaturated (PUFAs) or monounsaturated (MUFAs), indicating the number of double bonds present. These double...
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Two Forms of EPA & DHA Delivery
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Endocannabinoid System: Activation, Omega-3s, and Key Functions
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Essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6 are key components of a healthy diet. This series of infographics serves...
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