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alpha-linolenic acid

08/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Plant-based omega 3s found to improve cholesterol in people with impaired glucose metabolism

A team of researchers has discovered that utilizing camelina oil can bring down levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and overall cholesterol for people with impaired glucose metabolism. The research broke down the relationship between camelina oil, fatty fish, and lean fish with blood lipid and glucose metabolism and low-grade inflammation. Camelina oil, which comes from a flowering plant known […]

08/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Load up on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to prevent obesity and improve your insulin resistance

Not all fats are bad. A group of essential fats from plants is downright important in maintaining and improving the healthy functions of your body. A newly-published Canadian study identified alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) as the omega fatty acids that reduce the risks of obesity and improve your resistance to high levels of glucose. […]

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