Fats are integral to the normal structure and functioning of our cells and tissues, but can specific fat-based diets have any effect on particular diseases or conditions? In this article we take two examples: omega fatty acids and mental health, and Lorenzo's oil and a genetic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
Includes questions for discussion. One is based on a Ben Goldacre blogpost about research into the potential benefits of omega-3 fish oil supplements.
This is part of 'Big Picture: Fat' (www.bigpictureeducation.com/fat), which was published by the Wellcome Trust in December 2015.
Includes questions for discussion. One is based on a Ben Goldacre blogpost about research into the potential benefits of omega-3 fish oil supplements.
This is part of 'Big Picture: Fat' (www.bigpictureeducation.com/fat), which was published by the Wellcome Trust in December 2015.
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