ADVANCING THE KNOWLEDGE OF FATTY ACIDS AND HEALTH
Who we are
The Fatty Acid Research Institute is a non-profit foundation that brings together nutrition scientists and biostatistical experts with strong publication records and expertise in fatty acids to accelerate discovery of the relationships between fatty acids, especially omega-3, and health.
Why we care
Fatty acids are integral components of all human diets, and the specific mixture of fatty acids we consume can have important health consequences. Diets deficient in the marine omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) can increase risk for major health problems like heart disease, stroke, loss of mental function, and have been shown to increase risk for premature death. Knowing the levels of omega-3 fatty acids in your own blood can empower you to take action to optimize levels by changing your dietary or supplementation habits. We are passionate about getting more information about the "health-span" benefits of omega-3 fatty acids out to both medical professionals and to people who want to take charge of their own health. With a long, healthy life at stake, and with such simple nutritional solutions at hand, how could we not be excited about discovering and then spreading the "good news" about omega-3 and other dietary fatty acids?
What we do
FARI is the only organization focused directly on discovering and publishing research evaluating the health effects of individual dietary fatty acids.
How can FARI help you?
Companies selling Omega-3 products
How can you help FARI?
Providing access to stored blood samples and clinical data
Becoming a financial supporter
Joining our research team
Companies selling Omega-3 products
- Provide third-party, peer-reviewed literature to evaluate the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
- Partner with you to design and conduct studies utilizing public research databases to explore the health benefits of fatty acids in diseases of interest to your organization
- Facilitate the analysis of stored blood samples and clinical data (prospective or cross-sectional) to explore the associations between fatty acid status and health
- Give you an opportunity to directly support specific research projects linking fatty acids to diseases of interest to you and your family, and provide you with early access to the latest research on fatty acids and health.
How can you help FARI?
- Organizations and individuals can support FARI’s mission by:
Providing access to stored blood samples and clinical data
Becoming a financial supporter
Joining our research team
