By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
The idiom known as a big fish in a small pond explains a person who is important or powerful within a small group, but not necessarily known in a larger population. This is a good example of our local officials or citizens versus the Hollywood famous.
Recent science has identified a benefit with omega-fatty acids such as those found in fish. The study was completed in a smaller pond of individuals. The evidence was in a small pond of individuals over the age of 70 years.
Some fish and marine life contain omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Omega-3 fatty acids are considered to be the good fats with benefits for your eyes, brain and heart health. Previous studies have shown a beneficial effect of omega-3 fatty acids in reducing the progression of cognitive decline. The omega-3 fatty acid known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is found in plants.
