Recent studies in adults have suggested that the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood stream may be associated with helping their obesity level. A new study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity examined the relationship between Omega-3s in particular DHA and EPA that is typically found in fish oil, weight status [...]
Baby’s DHA from Nordic Naturals is the safe and effective way to ensure that growing babies from 5 to 35 pounds receive the important omega-3 essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Scientific research shows that an adequate intake of DHA is vital for the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nervous system in infants.
Adding the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to infant formula may improve the visual acuity of the infants, says a new clinical trial from the US. Doses of 0.32 and 0.64 per cent DHA led to improvements in eye health of infants, compared to infants fed non-supplemented formula, according to new results published in the prestigious American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Fish oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids in particular DHA which has been subject of several past studies for helping children with ADHD and ADD. A Calgary researcher at Lakehead University, Dr. Aparna Taylor, is looking at a new way to help kids with ADHD using fish oil supplements.
Scientific evidence of the health benefits of omega-3′s are now so firmly established that a team of world-renowned doctors have formed the first ever International Omega-3 Awareness Day on March 3rd, 2010. As Carol A. Locke, MD who is leading this effort puts it, “What’s so amazing is that people can obtain huge benefits right [...]
At the request of the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) backed up DHA-related brain and eye health claims for infants. EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) said DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) levels of 100mg of per day were appropriate for 7-24 month-old infants along with 200mg per day for pregnant [...]
DENVER, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers are seeing more benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s), such as their ability to help prevent and slow age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that is the leading cause of severe vision loss in older people. Fish consumption also seems to benefit seniors by thwarting dementia and the [...]
A recent study published in the Journal of Asthma demonstrated the importance of the omega 6 to omega 3 ratio in diet as critical in being able to significant reduce the risk of childhood asthma. The study involved 355 school children in two groups. One group involved 166 children who were previously diagnosed with asthma [...]
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 [...]
