New research from Sweden shows that fish oil can cut ADHD symptoms in children by almost half. The study included children, aged between 8 and 18 years, who took daily fish oil. Within six months, a least a quarter recorded a reduction in symptoms. Essential Fatty acids such as DHA Omega-3 are thought vital for brain function and [...]
ScienceDaily (June 12, 2009) — Depression is an established risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease (CHD) in healthy patients and for adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with existing CHD. Dietary factors resulting in lower levels of omega–3 fatty acids not only increase CHD risk, but may also be involved in the pathophysiology [...]
Author: Deepa Kumar Current research show that DHA, an essential omega-3 fatty acid found commonly in fish and marine food sources may help increase a developing baby’s cognitive functioning, reduce the risk of pre-term labor and decrease the risk of postpartum depression. A select summary of the current research is below: A 2009 study published in [...]
Supplements of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, failed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in a 402-patient clinical trial, researchers reported. “The primary implication of this study is that we are not going to be able to make a recommendation for DHA in the aggregate for people with [...]
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may boost memory in healthy aging adults. In a new study, people 55 and older with age-related memory complaints who took the fatty acid supplements for six months had almost double the reduction in errors on a test that measures learning and memory skills, compared with those who took a placebo. [...]
ScienceDaily (May 15, 2009) — Regularly eating fish, nuts, olive oil and other foods containing omega-three fatty acids and avoiding trans fats appears to be associated with a lower risk for the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, according to two new reports. Read the full article at: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090511164235.htm
David Becker, M.D. et al A great deal of scientific evidence shows that cholesterol-reducing medications known as statins can help prevent coronary artery disease. Although the safety of these medications has been well documented, as many as 40 percent of patients who receive a prescription for statins take the drug for less than one year. [...]
If you’re thinking about adding an omega-3 fatty acid supplement to your daily diet, there are things to consider first. Do you really need one? What type of supplement should you choose? What are the risks? WebMD’s got the answers. Who needs more omega-3s? The evidence suggests that just about all of us could stand [...]
By Gina White; updates by Gary Heiting, OD; reviewed by Charles Slonim, MD You may find it hard to believe that fat is essential to your health, but it’s true. Without fat, our bodies can’t function properly. And without the proper kinds of fats in our diet, our eye health also may suffer. Fatty acids [...]
Author: Deepa Kumar Should the best fish oil supplement be difficult to find? Absolutely not. If the fish oil supplement is so good then it should be the talk of the town and easily found. Be suspicious about the so called best fish oils, particularly when these can’t be found in trusted stores like Vitamin [...]
