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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Endocrine/Immune Dysfunction in Humans

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Endocrine/Immune Dysfunction in Humans: Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids found in certain natural foods, especially fish, like salmon and tuna. They are known to help protect against heart disease. Animal studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids may help hormone signals get into cells whose outer layer (cell membrane) has been stiffened by age. A KLRI study examined the effects of a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids on the loss of normal hormone balance that occurs during normal aging.

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