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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Fatty acids
  1. Dietary Fats (National Library of Medicine)  
    Fat is a type of nutrient. You need some fat in your diet but not too much. Fats give you energy and help your body absorb vitamins. Dietary fat also plays ...
  2. How to Lower Cholesterol with Diet (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Eat fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. These acids won't lower your LDL level, ... that are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, tuna (canned or fresh), and mackerel. ...
  3. Lipid Metabolism Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... fats or fat-like substances. They include oils, fatty acids, waxes, and cholesterol. If you have one of ...
  4. Degenerative Nerve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Degenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Many of these diseases are genetic. ...
  5. Eye Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... leafy vegetables. Eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut can also ...
  6. GERD (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... improve their symptoms by: Avoiding alcohol and spicy, fatty or acidic foods that trigger heartburn Eating smaller meals Not eating close to bedtime Losing weight if needed Wearing loose-fitting clothes NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  7. Stomach Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... swallowed food. It mixes the food with stomach acids. Then it sends the mixture ... such as avoiding fatty foods or eating more slowly. Other problems like ...
  8. Liver Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. There are many kinds of liver diseases: ...
  9. Leukodystrophies (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... nerve cells Myelin, a layer of proteins and fatty materials that covers and protects the nerve fibers. ... is diagnosed early. It is treated with chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) replacement therapy. NIH: National Institute of Neurological ...