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Adding DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and AA (arachidonic acid) to infant formula significantly boosted the average intelligence scores in a group of children, according to a 2000 study funded by the U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Some researchers believe an imbalance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may lead to a variety of mental disorders, including hyperactivity, depression, brain allergies, and schizophrenia. A balanced ratio of the two fatty acid families (omega-3 and omega-6) is necessary for a healthy brain, which is structurally composed of a 1:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3. Western diets, however, tend to have at least twenty times more omega-6 fats (from meat and dairy) than omega-3 fats–an unhealthy ratio of 20:1. This imbalance can be corrected by eating more omega-3-rich fish and flax seed oil, by eating less sugar, and by completely avoiding trans fatty acids found in partially-hydrogenated oils, margarine, and shortening. In fact, to err on the side of safety, avoid "supermarket" oils and salad dressings unless they are clearly labeled "cold-pressed" – or in the case of olive oil, "extra virgin." Continue to read: fi.edu

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Trans fats causes brain damage

Not only does it rot your teeth and add inches to your waistline, but now researchers have discovered that junk food actually hurts your brain. Read more: dailymail.co.uk 

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