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Linoleic acid (LA) is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid used in the biosynthesis of arachidonic acid (AA) and some prostaglandins. It is found in the lipids of cell membranes. It is abundant in many vegetable oils, especially safflower and sunflower oils. It is a colorless liquid.

New report on opportunities in nutritional management

21. September 2009 06:29
Reportlinker Adds Opportunities in Nutritional Management: Food and drinks to aid disease recovery [More]

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94-year-old crusader seeks ban on trans fats in the American diet

4. September 2009 03:18
Fred Kummerow, a 94-year-old University of Illinois veterinary biosciences professor emeritus who still conducts research on the health effects of trans fats in the diet, filed the petition with the FDA last month. The petition is now posted on the FDA Web site, and public comments are invited. (See below for information on viewing the petition and making a comment.) [More]

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New understanding on how "trans fats" gum up cellular machinery

17. June 2009 05:38
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils in processed foods contain trans fatty acids that interfere with the regulation of blood flow. A new report reveals a new way in which these "trans fats" gum up the cellular machinery that keeps blood moving through arteries and veins. [More]

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Diet rich in nuts and olive oil protects against age-related macular degeneration

13. May 2009 03:01
New research has found that a diet which is low in trans fats and regularly includes nuts, olive oil and other foods containing omega-three fatty acids appears to offer some protection from the eye disease age-related macular degeneration (AMD). [More]

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Omega-three fatty acid rich foods lower risk for eye disease

12. May 2009 05:28
Regularly eating fish, nuts, olive oil and other foods containing omega-three fatty acids and avoiding trans fats appears to be associated with a lower risk for the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, according to two reports in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology. [More]

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Review identifies dietary factors associated with heart disease risk

13. April 2009 21:35
A review of previously published studies suggests that vegetable and nut intake and a Mediterranean dietary pattern appear to be associated with a lower risk for heart disease, according to a report published in the April 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. [More]

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Scientists measure impact of high-fat diet on the spread of cancer

25. February 2009 22:02
Researchers at Purdue University have precisely measured the impact of a high-fat diet on the spread of cancer, finding that excessive dietary fat caused a 300 percent increase in metastasizing tumor cells in laboratory animals. [More]

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Calcium linked to lower risk of cancer in women

23. February 2009 22:13
Women with higher intake of calcium appear to have a lower risk of cancer overall, and both men and women with high calcium intakes have lower risks of colorectal cancer and other cancers of the digestive system, according to a report in the February 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. [More]

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We need 5 to 10 percent of calories from omega-6 fatty acids

27. January 2009 06:35
Omega-6 fatty acids - found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds - are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan, according to a science advisory published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. [More]

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Pasture-based farming passes the taste test and is healthier too

15. January 2009 03:32
Cattle and sheep grazed on natural grasslands help maintain biodiversity and produce tastier, healthier meat, according to a study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). [More]

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More evidence on why the Mediterranean diet is good for heart

2. December 2008 18:11
Researchers have discovered one potential mechanism by which briefly cutting off, then restoring, blood flow to arteries prior to a heart attack lessens the damage caused, according to a study published today in the journal Cardiovascular Research. [More]

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Foods high in conjugated linoleic acids can enrich breast milk

28. July 2008 18:47
Have a cookie before breast-feeding, mom? Eating special cookies enriched with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) can increase the level of these potentially healthful fatty acids in breast milk, reports a recent study in the journal Nutrition Research. [More]

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Conjugated linoleic acid side effects - hormone leptin helps protect

10. April 2008 07:24
An oil made of natural fatty acids that is sometimes used as a weight-loss supplement may need to be paired with hormones or other substances to prevent health problems that can follow rapid weight loss, a new study suggests. [More]

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Alpha-linolenic acid good for dry eye syndrome

12. February 2008 12:50
Research conducted by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) Cornea Service Director and Harvard Medical School Professor Reza Dana, M.D., M. Sc., MPH, and colleagues at the Schepens Eye Research Institute have found for the first time that topical drop application of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) led to a significant decrease in clinical signs of dry eye syndrome (DES) in animal models. [More]

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Creatine in addition to exercise enhances strength in older adults

3. October 2007 03:46
Lower muscle mass and an increase in body fat are common consequences of growing older. [More]

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