Omega-6 Fatty Acid

Study: Balancing omega-3 and omega-6 impacts cognitive function

07-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Reducing omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake and supplementing with omega-3 may improve neurocognition, a new study focusing on individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) has concluded.

NutraCast: Nature's Crops' Andrew Hebard on Ahiflower: “Show me the benefits”

03-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The man behind Ahiflower said his fish oil alternative isn’t an alternative at all actually, it’s a compliment and all options–plant-based or not–offer collective solutions.

Study provides fatty acid reference values for pregnancy

17-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has provided fatty acid (FA) reference ranges for the first and third trimester of pregnancy in an aim to aid the more accurate assessment of FA adequacy in pregnancy.

DSM reveals vegetarian omega powders for infant nutrition

30-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Global nutrition giant Royal DSM, has launched microbial DHASCO-B and ARASCO powders, offering sustainable and vegetarian sources of DHA omega-3 and ARA omega-6 for infant nutrition.

Ahiflower becoming increasingly attractive alternative to fish oil and flaxseed oil

07-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new plant seed oil offering high levels of omega-3s from a non-genetically modified crop is taking the omega-3 segment by storm.

Omega-3, omega-6 may improve obesity-related glucose issues… in rats at least

24-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

A new study on rats suggests that ALA and LA dietary supplementation may offer several benefits to obese individuals by altering gene expression.

Omega-3 neglected in malnutrition product formulations: Researchers

22-Mar-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Omega-3 content is a neglected issue when formulating products to combat severe acute malnutrition in children, say international researchers.

DHA omega-3 may lower anxiety risk

30-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are associated with a reduced risk of anxiety, a study from Australia has reported for the first time.

Omega-3 linked to better memory in former depressives: Study

11-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in membranes of red blood cells (erythrocytes) is associated with better mental function in older people recovering from depression, suggests new research.

Omega-3, -6 levels linked to bowel health

24-Jul-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid may double the risk of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, says a Pan-European study.

Maternal AA consumption boosts omega-6 in breast milk: Study

06-Jan-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of the omega-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid (AA) boosted the AA content in the breast milk of lactating mothers, according to a new study from the Netherlands.

Omega-3-rich fish linked to lower prostate cancer risk

03-Nov-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Men who eat one portion of salmon per week are 43 per cent less
likely to develop prostate cancer than men who eat no salmon, says
a study from Sweden that links the apparent benefits to the omega-3
content of the fish.

Omega fatty acids to stop mental decline, says study

31-Oct-2006 By Stephen Daniells

A new placebo-controlled trial has reported that daily supplements
of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could slow mental decline in
elderly people, adding to a growing body of evidence linking the
fatty acid to better cognitive function.

Mice engineered to produce omega-3s

09-Feb-2004

Geneticists have engineered mice to produce high amounts of the
heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in their tissues and organs, they
report in Nature this week.

Arachidonic acid developed to sidestep patent

15-May-2002

Spanish fatty acids company Brudy said it has launched a
concentrated arachidonic acid from fish oil which will be available
to infant formula manufacturers from June 2002.