Case 1: -3 Fatty Acids Q: TZ, a 52-year-old female with borderline triglyceride levels, wishes to purchase -3 fatty acid supplements. Her primary care physician had suggested she increase her intake of these compounds by eating more fish, but TZ does not like seafood. What should the pharmacist advise? A: Very long chain polyunsaturated fatty … Read more
This article was reviewed based on Science X’s editorial process and policies. The editors have highlighted the following attributes ensuring the credibility of the content: verified trusted source correct OK! Studies by Dr. Elnaz Saki of Charles Darwin University (CDU) investigated the efficacy of Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil and Tinospora smilacina leaf aqueous extract as … Read more
Vegan and vegetarian diets are associated with lower concentrations of lipids such as blood cholesterol. Because some lipids cause atherosclerosis when they accumulate along the arterial walls, following these diets can reduce the risk of suffering from certain cardiovascular diseases. This is the conclusion of an analysis of 30 clinical studies conducted over the past … Read more
The Paleo diet prompts us to mimic the food choices of our prehistoric ancestors. In practice, this means avoiding dairy products, grains, legumes and processed sugar and instead consuming vegetables, fruits, nuts, pasture-raised meats and wild-caught fish. Proponents of the paleo diet argue that by eating this way we will lose weight and reduce the … Read more