Healthy Vegetable Fats Ward Off Prostate Cancer, Say Two New Studies
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The debate over which kind of fat is better for the body continues with a pair of new studies which find themselves in the veggie camp. Specifically, these studies deal with men who eat...
Latest Lipids Stories
Instability of feedstock prices encourage shift to regional production of natural fatty alcohol KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Five upcoming projects in the major production centers of Southeast Asia are expected to boost the total annual nameplate capacity of the region's fatty alcohol market by more than half a million tons within 2013. This could create a problem of plenty, since Southeast Asia already has sufficient capacity to meet regional demand for...
When it comes to heart disease, myths and misconceptions abound. Believing in and following these can increase the chances of having a heart attack. Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Knowledge about heart disease changes quickly, but our beliefs don't always keep up. As a result, misconceptions abound. The June 2013 issue of the Harvard Heart Letter addresses ten commonly held but mistaken, ideas about heart disease. For example, many people believe that everyone with heart disease...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prismic Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Scottsdale, Arizona-based pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has secured exclusive licensing rights to Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), including the micronized and ultra-micronized forms, a novel non-steroidal, kidney-friendly anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic agent with a well-documented safety profile in humans. Commenting on securing the rights to this important new agent, Prismic's...
Sancilio and Company, Inc. (SCI), a leader in Advanced Lipid Technology and improvements of Omega-3 essential fatty acids announces the availability of Unit Dose Omega-3 packaging. Riviera Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 Sancilio and Company, Inc. (SCI), a leader in Advanced Lipid Technology and improvements of Omega-3 essential fatty acids, announces the availability of Unit Dose Omega-3 packaging. The Omega-3 Unit Dose features blister-format packaging, is pre-barcoded and contains the...
PARAMUS, N.J., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceans Omega, a leading supplier of water-soluble omega-3 EPA and DHA ingredients for food, beverage, nutritional and pet care products, announced today the world's first commercially produced omega-3 fortified gelatins. Oceans Omega has produced the omega-3 fortified gelatins in partnership with Lakeview Farms. Lakeview Farms is a manufacturer of gelatins, cheese spreads, desserts, snacks, dips and other specialty products. Each cup of...
Omega-3's like Omega XL may help with memory and thinking processes. Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) June 10, 2013 A new research report published in Neurology suggests that a diet rich in Omega 3 may help in memory and thinking processes. The research findings are based on information gathered over a four-year period by the Reasons for Geographic and Radical Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study, one of the largest medical studies to date. The REGARDS study consisted of over 17,000...
New Online Resource - www.LowerMyTrigs.com - Helps Patients Understand Triglycerides and Talk with Their Doctors About Management of High Triglyceride Levels MADISON, N.J., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Although managing high levels of triglycerides, or fats in the bloodstream, can be important for cardiovascular health, a new survey shows that most Americans have little understanding of these fats and the importance of managing them appropriately. The survey, conducted by Fairleigh...
Healthy Hydration Now Available And Affordable PARAMUS, N.J., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Australia's Hall of Famer, Karrie Webb, won the ShopRite LPGA Classic held at Galloway Township's Bay Course, Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. Webb won by shooting a magnificent 3-under 68, to finish with a 4-under 209 total, tying the highest winning score at the course. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130128/NY49128LOGO) Karrie wasn't the only winner at the...
New Scientific Literature Review Documents Canola Oil's Health Benefits WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A comprehensive review of scientific evidence shows that consuming canola oil instead of other fat sources enhances health and can help consumers comply with expert dietary fat recommendations. Studies conducted over the past 25 years about the health effects of canola oil, analyzed in the June 2013 peer-reviewed journal Nutrition Reviews, confirm...
WOODBRIDGE, ON, May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Pivotal Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQX: PVTTF) (CNSX: PVO), a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on Omega-3 therapies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and overall health, announced its financial results and operational highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2013. All dollar amounts referenced herein are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 the Company reported a loss of...
