Dr. J. Thomas Brenna This is Me

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1. 1. www.indianexpress.com

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   Published on: 10/5/2007   Last Visited: 10/8/2007

   That's not the message here," added Cornell University nutritionist Thomas Brenna, another member of the group.

2. 2. www.eurekalert.org

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   Published on: 7/16/2007   Last Visited: 7/24/2007

   J. Thomas Brenna, Ph.D. jtb4@cornell.edu 607-255-9182 Cornell University
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   The most important EFAs are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), said J. Thomas Brenna, professor of human nutrition and of chemistry & chemical biology at Cornell University. Particularly two types, Brenna noted: the omega-6 PUFA linoleic acid (LA), also called n-6 fats, and the omega-3 PUFA linolenic acid (ALA), also called n-3 fats. "Most Americans consume adequate amounts of LA in their diets through the use of vegetable oils, but tend to have low intakes of ALA," said Brenna.
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   "Previous studies by Dr. Salem and colleagues have shown that requirements for these nutrients actually increase with greater alcohol consumption," noted Brenna.
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   Furthermore, said Brenna, alcohol has strong, lasting, and deleterious effects on the brain. "The brain depends on a supply of omega-3 PUFA," he said.

3. 3. www.pedalmag.com

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   Published on: 5/23/2007   Last Visited: 5/27/2007

   J. Thomas Brenna, PhD a Professor of Nutritional Science at Cornell University and expert on isotope ratio mass spectrometers (IRMS). Additional rebuttal witnesses may be named Wednesday morning as well.