Acids

For the first time, scientists have found the building blocks for life on an asteroid in space. Japanese researchers have discovered more than 20 amino acids on the space rock Ryugu, which is more than 200 million miles (320 million kilometers) from Earth.  Scientists made the first-of-its-kind detection by studying samples retrieved from the near-Earth asteroid by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Hayabusa2 spacecraft, which landed on Ryugu in 2018.In 2019, the spacecraft collected 0.2 ounce (5.4 grams)…

The optimal daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids for reducing high blood pressure seems to be about 3 grams from either food sources or supplements.According to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, about 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day appears to be the optimal dose for reducing blood pressure. This level can be attained through either consumption of dietary supplements or food.While scientific evidence exists that consuming omega-3 fatty acids in food or dietary supplements may…