Prior to authorization by the FDA, COVID-19 vaccines underwent rigorous safety and effectiveness testing—the same standards applied to all vaccines. Despite numerous digital rumors suggesting that the vaccines are harmful or ineffective, the reality is quite different. These. read more...
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential nutrients subdivided into omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Two specific PUFAs are classified as essential to human life: linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) and alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid). All. read more...
Omega-3 fatty acids—also called omega-3 oils, ω-3 fatty acids, or n-3 fatty acids—are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) found in foods such as fish and flaxseed and in dietary supplements such as fish oil. The three types involved in. read more...
Nutraceuticals are a newly emerging concept with significant relevance to mental health. Studies reveal a meaningful relationship between mood disorders and diet, opening important avenues for treating psychiatric conditions and managing the adverse effects of conventional medications. Understanding. read more...
The potential of food as a preventive and therapeutic agent against disease is now being widely acknowledged. The term “nutraceutical”—a hybrid of nutrition and pharmaceutical—was introduced in 1989 by Stephen L. DeFelice, founder of the Foundation for Innovation. read more...
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic put the world under immense pressure once again. While global vaccination campaigns accelerated, questions remained about vaccine effectiveness and safety. India, running one of the world’s largest coronavirus immunization programs, played. read more...
