A global study has found that children with higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids face a lower risk of developing myopia. Researchers linked omega-3s to improved eye health, while high saturated fat intake was associated with increased risk.
Key nutrients for women include calcium for bone health, iron to prevent anaemia, folate for cell growth (especially during pregnancy), vitamin D for immunity and bone support, and omega 3
fatty acids for heart and brain health
Omega-3 fatty acids, renowned for their anti-inflammatory benefits, have long been associated with promoting heart health, preventing heart disease and stroke, and reducing the risk of cancer.
Washington: According to a study, taking daily vitamin D supplements – or a combination of vitamin D and omega-3 fish oil – appears to carry a lower risk of developing autoimmune disease, with a more pronounced effect after two years. The study has been published in ‘The BMJ Journal’. The researchers said that the clinical […]
Solna (Sweden): According to a new study, omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in preventing inflammation in blood vessels and reducing atherosclerosis. The research has been published in ‘The Journal of Clinical Investigation’. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death globally and a serious public health problem. Atherosclerosis is associated with chronic […]
The study, led by the Queen Mary University of London, is in collaboration with the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton, UK, and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
