NASA examines omega-3 for bone health during space flight

This post was written by admin on April 30, 2010
Posted Under: Bone Health,Joint health

By Stephen Daniells, 18-Mar-2010

Supplements of omega-3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) may protect against bone loss during weightlessness, according to a new study from NASA.

Omega-3 is one of the stars of the nutrition industry, with the ingredients market valued at a whopping $1.6 billion by Frost & Sullivan. The fatty acids, most notably EPA and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), have been linked to a wide-range of health benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and certain cancers, good development of a baby during pregnancy, joint health, and improved behaviour and mood.

Read Full Story at: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/NASA-examines-omega-3-for-bone-health-during-space-flight

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