NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jun 30 - A low serum docosahexaenoic acid level and elevated omega-6/omega-3 ratio predict suicidal behavior among patients with major depression, results of a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry suggest.
“Depressive disorders are associated with low levels of omega-3 plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids and elevated […]
By Michael Riordan
Rome, Italy - One of the possible ways in which long-chain omega-3 fatty acids play a role in decreasing cardiovascular events is by entering advanced atherosclerotic plaques. According to the results of a new study, investigators were able to show that the incorporation of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) into advanced plaque was associated with […]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treatment with omega-3 fatty acids, the type found in fish oils, appears to benefit children suffering from clinical depression, according to pilot study conducted in Israel.
The results of some studies in adults with major depressive disorder have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may be an effective add-on therapy. However, the […]
Supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 improved the attention span and hyperactivity scores of young Australians, and was rated better than the common medication Ritalin.
The study adds to a growing number of studies looking at the effect of fish oils on the behaviour and learning of kids, and reports in the UK suggest the British government […]
Watsonville, CA - Findings reported by scientists from Texas A&M University-Kingsville suggest that fish oil improves glucose uptake in muscle cells, and that this action is influenced by the concentration of fish oil. These results were released on June 10 at the 66th annual meeting of the American Diabetic Association in Washington, DC.
Results of the […]
Dietary recommendations have been made for n–3 fatty acids, including {alpha}-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to achieve nutrient adequacy and to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. These recommendations are based on a large body of evidence from epidemiologic and controlled clinical studies.
The n–3 fatty acid recommendation to achieve nutritional adequacy, […]
A city school which has been pioneering fish oil to improve pupils’ behaviour and study today welcomed moves to roll it out to children in every school in the country.
Eaton Hall Special School in Norwich says the use of fish oil tablets has made a difference to students’ performance, despite the fact it has only […]
The UK government is considering a state-wide program to administer fish oil daily to children under age 5. Explains this article in the London Daily Mail:
Children may be given food supplements at school to improve their behaviour and studying performance.
A daily shot of Omega 3 fish oil would be supplied to pupils as young as […]
From the American Journal of Psychaitry:
Research on links between dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and depression continues to show promise. Numerous epidemiological, cross-sectional, and treatment studies support the association between depression and low omega-3 levels, either absolute concentrations or a higher ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. It is now time, conclude Parker et […]