Edward Emken

"... have confirmed thal tmo body changes thc component of dic oil into a acid many people now seck from fish oil capsules. Think of it this way, says chemist Edward A. Emken of lhc Department of Agriculture: "Thc human body can naturally malac its own fish oil acids from thc acid in soybean oil." Advertisers have promoting fish oil capsules and some ..."

"... say. Thc body appears to convert one of soybean oil's major components into fatty acids, which are believed to be responsible for the reported beneficial effects offish oil, says Edward Emken, a department chemist. Fish oil is said to ease or prevent heart disease, arthritis and other conditions. More studies must be dono to prove the case, he adds, but there's ..."

"... levels of lipoprotein, or HDL, the "good cholesterol" that protects the body from cholesterol's harmful effects. Grundy called this "a combination of detrimental effects that is particularly worrisome." Dr. Edward A. Emken of the Department of Agriculture research service in Peoria, lll., said the study should bc repeated to check the effects of lower doses of the fat. But hc said the ..."

"... i should i dietary changes based on the results of this one study in which subjects consumed extremely high levels of trans fatty acids fora relatively short Ilme." Dr. Edward A. Emken of the Department of Agriculture research service ln Peoria. IIL. sald the study should be repeated to check the effects of lower doses of the fat. But he sald the ..."