Archives for May 30, 2007

← 2007

Fish oil again linked to stronger bones

By  Stephen Daniells

Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake in the diet at the expense of omega-6 fatty acids may boost bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life, if a new study in mice can be translated into humans.

Green tea extract may boost blood vessel health

By  Stephen Daniells

The heart healthy reputation of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the main extract from green tea, may be due in part to improvement in blood flow through the vessels, suggests a clinical trial from the US.