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Type 1 Diabetes
Diet Rich in Fatty Acids Could Thwart Diabetes Onset
October 8th, 2007
Omega-3 fatty acids have long been touted for their heart-healthy and brain-boosting benefits. Consider cod liver oil, fortified infant formula and enriched eggs. Now a study of nearly 1,800 children at risk for type 1 diabetes has found that increased consumption of dietary omega-3 fatty acids appears to reduce the risk of the body attacking its own insulin-producing cells, a precursor to this form of the disease, report researchers at the University of Colorado and the University of Florida. The findings appear in the Sept. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. In the past few decades, there has been a...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2007-10-08)
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