Highlights: – N-3 PUFA improves maternal and neonatal health, and increases gestation length. – N-3 PUFA inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines that are vital at early and late gestation. – Cytokine profile in the uterus during pregnancy may affect pregnancy establishment and outcomes. – Effects of n-3 PUFA on different stages of pregnancy needs to be established. […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social communication and repetitive behavior patterns. While the exact pathology of ASD is unknown, there may be a connection between diet and ASD behavioral symptoms. Many dietary supplements have been investigated as potential treatments, including omega-3 fatty acids, melatonin, vitamin D, and a combination […]

Highlights: -Omega-3 fats have once again been validated for their usefulness in predicting your risk for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality -Scientists suggest your omega-3 blood level actually is a better predictor of mortality than serum cholesterol -Omega-6 fats also have been linked to mortality, giving me another opportunity to remind you of the importance […]

Grass-fed cattle are regarded as healthier than grain-fed, but can the same be said of milk coming from grass-fed cows? That’s a question that numerous researchers from different universities sought to answer. What they found confirmed what grass milk farmers had been telling them for years: Grass-fed cows did indeed produce more nutritious milk. Specifically, […]

Highlights: -Nitrate-rich plant foods are a valuable part of your diet as they help promote heart health. Meanwhile, the nitrates in cured and processed meats such as bacon and hotdogs are known to be carcinogenic -Nitrites from plants turn into beneficial NO due to the presence of antioxidants such as vitamin C and polyphenols -NO […]