Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Slow DOwn Cell Aging

Eating foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids such as mackerel, salmon, herring, and albacore tuna, may help to slow down cell aging.

Scientists discovered omega-3 fatty acids appear to cut down the rate that cells age, which further explain one of the ways these acids help the heart.

According to researchers, the more omega-3 fatty acids coronary heart disease patients consumed, the slower the structures at the end of their cells’ chromosomes shrank.

Further reading: Shedding Light on Why Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help the Heart