Taking Fish oil supplements with at least 300 mg DHA during pregnancy may help lower the risk of developing postpartum depression in pregnant women. In a small study, 52 pregnant women were given 300 milligrams of DHA containing omega-3 fish oil capsules or a placebo from the 24th through 40th weeks of pregnancy. The study [...]
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 [...]
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil can help prevent brain damage from a stroke and it seems like a powerful therapeutic agent which can aid patients recover better and faster from a stroke, if taken within 5 hours of the stroke.
New research at University of California reported a link between low levels of omega-3 acids in patients due to liver’s inability to produce omega-3 with Alzheimer’s disease. Daniele Piomelli and her team examined liver tissue from both Alzheimer’s and non-Alzheimer’s cadavers and found that the Alzheimer’s patients had a specific liver condition that prevented them [...]
Fish oil rich in EPA and DHA which are the two prominent omega-3 fattay acids is heart healthy for both men and women, but a new study finds that EPA and DHA have different effects on men and women .
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.
Improving nerve regeneration after corneal surgery, preventing psychotic disorders in those at high risk for them and reducing cellular aging are three emerging benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood, according to milestone research described in the April 2010 PUFA Newsletter and Fats of Life online publications for health professionals and consumers, respectively.
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.
There is always a first! We are all familiar with fish oil benefits for heart, arthritis inflammation, brain health, vision, cognition etc., but this is the first time that we are hearing about fish oil and dental health. In a recent study published in the Journal Nutrition, Japanese researchers (Niigata, Japan) found that high DHA [...]
