Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are defined as fatty acids that possess more than two carbon-carbon double bonds. Given that they also contain 18 or more carbon atoms, they are often referred to ...

In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers evaluated the association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake, cognitive decay, and dementia.

In a study published in the journal Life Sciences, researchers conducted a systematic review to assess the impact of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) levels on coronavirus disease 2019 ...

While millions of Americans reach for omega-3 pills daily, top dietitians argue that nature’s "multivitamins" offer far ...

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified fatty acids that selectively induce death in ...

Researchers utilized gas chromatography (GC) to evaluate and compare the fatty acid compositions of plant-based meat substitutes and traditional ground beef available on the market. Following ...

Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet because it contains healthy fats, including monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). One tablespoon (tbsp) provides about 13.5 grams (g) of fat, mostly from ...

Looking at nutrition labels can be confusing, as foods with high amounts of total fat won’t necessarily make you fat. Saturated fat and trans fat are two artery-clogging types that you should severely ...

Omega-3 fatty acids reduce gut inflammation and support the growth of good bacteria. Salmon, soybeans, tuna and seeds like chia, flax and hemp are all good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Managing ...

When new dietary guidelines for Americans came out in early January, I couldn’t help but notice “healthy fats” at the top of the inverted food pyramid. Like the food pyramid itself, the new guidelines ...