Omega-3’s Linked to Healthier, Stronger Bones Increased intake
Omega-3’s Linked to Healthier, Stronger Bones Increased intake of omega-3 fats, and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in particular, increases bone mineral content and produces healthier, stronger bones — at least according to the results of a study with rats. The findings did not extend to EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), however. Researchers used dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to assess bone mineral content in the rats. However, the omega-3 fat EPA also has its proponents in this regard, according to NutraIngredients: “Scientists from NASA recently reported in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research that the omega-3 EPA may protect against bone [...]
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