Omega-3 DHA: what is it? DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid of the Omega-3 series, is a fundamental molecule, component of the phospholipids of various organs, including the heart, brain and retina. Phospholipids...
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Fatty acids in dermatology The first evidences of the ability of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the protection of the skin were obtained 90 years ago with the work of the spouses Burr (J. Biol. Chem 1929, 82, 345-367). It was the time when fats...
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The functional body-mind unit, the source of well-being The modern lifestyle is accompanied by some unpleasant effects, including excess stress and low-grade chronic inflammation. These two conditions, associated, significantly aggravate the...
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The membrane, the cells’ gateway! The human body is made up of billions of cells, all surrounded by a vital coating: the cell membrane. It is a complex mixture of fats in a fluid state, where proteins and another fat, well known to the public...
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Motor activity is medicine In the 4th century B.C. Hippocrates included gymnastics in conservative, i.e. preventive medicine, the concept behind today's lifestyle medicine, codified in the U.S. and exported all over the world. Doctor Girolamo...
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Postpartum depression, get to know it and how to deal with it Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and expected moments for many women, the arrival of a new life and the direct perception of the future become a happy expectation for the woman ...
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Cell membrane and fatty acids The fatty acids involved in the scaffolding of cell membranes influencing their guaranteed characteristics and efficiency in carrying out a specific activity (e.g. Muscle = Contraction). The main families of fatty...
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Allergies, which is the cause? It is well known that allergy, in its various manifestations, is rising all over the world, and involves the respiratory system, the skin and also the digestive system. In the late decades it has been a trend...
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Are fats and autism connected? To understand the correlation between fat and autism we need to touch on some general topics. So let's consider: Topic 1: WHICH FATS ARE ESSENTIAL? Fats synthesized as saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated...
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Circadian diet The evolutionary history of man testifies that we are a diurnal animal species. In fact, during the part of the day illuminated by sunlight, the main activities of research and consumption of food have always been carried out, and...
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The diet of modern society Modern society, largely urbanized, is characterized by a strong sedentary lifestyle and by an ubiquitous presence of poor quality food, low in nutrients, inexpensive, but highly caloric. These characteristics make the...
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