The ongoing debate over the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids is divisive to say the least. Several studies over the past few years have suggested fish oil supplements, commonly taken to reduce a ...

So you're not a "10" in every which way. But you're probably pretty spectacular in some way, and definitely good enough in most areas of life. If ever there were a time to stop beating yourself up for ...

It is rapidly becoming acknowledged that omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain. However, there are two: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Are they equivalent, different, ...

The two prominent omega-3 fatty acids in fish-oil supplements differ in their inhibitory effects on biochemical markers of inflammation, and one of them elicits a possibly more beneficial ...

A new study reveals that the two main omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, EPA and DHA, tackle inflammation in very different ways—each with unique strengths. In a 34-week trial on older adults with ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers evaluated the evidence on the effects of two omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), namely eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher levels of eicosapentaenoic acid were associated with reductions in major adverse events, in particular ...

Among other things, it's good for heart health and brain function. And, our bodies need help getting it. Chen says, “DHA has been used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain ...

“Good” and “bad” fats have been heavily scrutinized in recent years. The current scientific consensus is that certain fats, in particular omega-3 fatty acids, are particularly good for most people’s ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study unearths a nuance in the role of omega-3s in heart health. Photo editing by Stephen Kelly; Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images Omega-3 supplements often contain a combination ...