July, 2007

Study Finds That Omega-3 Fatty Acids Keep Our Eyes Safe Against Retinopathy

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids protect against the development and progression of retinopathy, a deterioration of the retina, in mice. This is the major finding of a study that appears in the July 2007 issue of the journal Nature Medicine. The study was a collaborative effort by researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston, the primary pediatric teaching […]

Fish Oil EPA Slows Progress of Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients

Monday, July 9th, 2007

People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease, circulatory problems and damaged organs than people without the condition. Impaired blood circulation, particularly in the small blood vessels, contributes to damaged eyes, kidneys and feet. Thus, in caring for diabetic patients, doctors pay close attention to blood circulation. To date, there are […]

Adventures in High-EPA Fish Oil