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Posted on October 7, 2022
Posted in Brain Function, Breast Health, cardiometabolic health, Heart Health, Omega 3

Chia Seeds & Their Omega-3 Fatty Acid Content

Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, with 100 grams of chia seeds providing about 18 grams of omega-3 fatty acids [1]. In plant-based foods such as chia seeds, omega-3 fatty acids occur in the form of alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, which is classified as a short-chain fatty acid. In fish, by

Posted on July 10, 2022
Posted in cardiometabolic health, Metabolism

Only seven percent of adults have good cardiometabolic health

NEWS RELEASE 4-JUL-2022 Tufts researchers have found that most U.S. adults rate poorly across five components of heart and metabolic health, with clear racial disparities Peer-Reviewed Publication TUFTS UNIVERSITY, HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS PrintEmail App Less than 7 percent of the U.S. adult population has good cardiometabolic health, a devastating health crisis requiring urgent action, according to research