Posts Tagged ‘fish oil’

Heart Health Diet Needs Pure Fish Oil Per Studies February 22, 2010 No Comments

Watsonville, CA –  A heart health diet (http://www.nordicnaturals.com) needs pure fish oil per numerous omega studies being highlighted during February, America’s Heart Health month.  62 million Americans are affected by heart disease which brings this condition to the forefront of the scientific community.
The scientific consensus is so strong that [...]

Fish Oil may Reduce the Risk of Psychotic Disorders in High Risk Individuals February 3, 2010 1 Comment

Fish oil may reduce the risk of psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals
ScienceDaily (2010-02-02) — Individuals at extremely high risk of developing psychosis appear less likely to develop psychotic disorders following a 12-week course of fish oil capsules containing long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, according to a report. … > read full article

Survey Shows That Americans Lack Significant Knowledge of Age-Related Vision Problems November 16, 2009 No Comments

Macular degeneration and glaucoma among the top areas Americans have the most misunderstanding according to the American Optometric Association
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ — It’s a fact of life that eyes change with age, and baby boomers – Americans born between 1946 and 1964 – are at the stage when many are affected by vision [...]

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish may not enhance results of antidepressant drugs November 3, 2009 No Comments

A new study published in the Oct. 21 (2009) issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, find that fish oil does not enhance the results of the antidepressant, sertraline (Zoloft) when taken with Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish.
“Unfortunately, it’s not where we wanted to be. We were kind of disappointed, to [...]

Fish Oil Heart Benefits Compelling According to New Study August 4, 2009 No Comments

A new study, published in the August 11, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reviewed data on four trials involving almost 40,000 participants and overwhelmingly confirmed the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, in treatment after heart attack and, most recently, in heart failure patients.  
“This [...]

ADHD can be treated with Omega-3 found in fish oil July 29, 2009 No Comments

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 can [...]