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The brain depends on essential fats EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which it cannot synthesis in adequate amounts. People can get these essential fats through their diet by eating fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines, or by taking fish oil or algae oil capsules as supplements. The brain cell membrane depends on…
A soluble fiber type that creates a gel-like material which, when combined with water and taken, can aid in controlling bowel movements by softening stool and providing bulk in cases of diarrhea. Psyllium has arabinoxylan, which is prebiotic and enhances the gut microbiome and, in particular, elevates bacteria that produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid….
Fish oil supplements are often marketed for their omega-3 fatty acids, thought to benefit heart health. Yet recent evidence has challenged this long-standing belief, especially in people without existing cardiovascular disease. According to insights from the British Heart Foundation and a major study in BMJ Medicine, regular use of fish oil may slightly increase the…
