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 […]
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 […]
Study Shows Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Be Safe Alternative for Pain Relief
By Miranda Hitti / WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD on Thursday, April 06, 2006
April 6, 2006 — Fish oil supplements containing omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) might help treat neck and back pain, a new study shows.
Such supplements might be “a safer […]
Psychiatrists at the Institute of Psychiatry in London report that ethyl-EPA (E-EPA) appears to be an effective and well-tolerated intervention for bipolar depression. Their study was published in British Journal of Psychiatry. These results confirm initial reports from Harvard University (USA), Sheffield University (UK) and Ben Gurion University (Israel).
Bipolar disorder is a recurring, often chronic, […]
The following is a summary of abstract #933, “RvE1 Protects from Inflammation and Bone Loss in Experimental Periodontitis”, by H. Hasturk, A. Kantarci, N. Ebrahimi, N. Petasis, C.N. Serhan, and T.E. Van Dyke, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology, Boston (MA) University, USA, which was presented on Friday, March 10, […]
At the recent American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2005, Dr. Mitsuhiro Yokoyama, M.D., Ph.D., chief of the division of cardiovascular and respiratory medicine at Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine in Kobe, Japan, presented some exciting news relating to the use of EPA in preventing heart disease.
Below is the American Heart Association’s press release:
DALLAS, Nov. […]
Many fish oil companies are touting DHA as a viable treatment for ADHD, but did you know that a Mayo Clinic study published nearly 5 years ago showed DHA not only to be ineffective, but to be actually detrimental to children with ADHD?
Here is an excerpt from the study:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is a behavior-related disorder […]
The following article, featured in the December 2005 PUFA Newsletter, discusses a study which reveals a positive link between high-EPA fish oil supplementation and the reduction of allergies. I’ve experienced these benefits first hand, as I used to depend on 10mg Zyrtec year-round and, since taking high-EPA fish oil, no longer do.
Enjoy…
“Increasing prevalence in […]
Few things strike fear in the heart of a parent more than the words, “we think your child should be evaluated for ADHD.” Without a doubt, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes headlines, at home and in the media. So many questions arise: What are the causes? Does it truly exist? What are the dangers […]
Depression, it is widely believed, looks set to become the second biggest burden on the health service by the year 2020, but scientists claim high quality fish oils might just be the natural answer to treating even the severest cases.
The key to the treatment is elcosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an Omega-3 fatty acid. Brain scans reveal […]
I found the following story, submitted by a 50 year old man to the Dyslexia Research Trust, quite inspiring. Clearly, high-EPA fish oil may help at any age and stage…
C.W. has suffered from attention deficit– hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) all his life. He was already 50 years old when he first came across our research and […]
Professor Basant K. Puri has written a number of books concering his research with omega-3 fatty acids and EPA. Recently, I read The Natural Way to Beat Depression Along with Hilary Boyd, Dr. Puri details his successful experience in treating patients with depression using high-EPA fish oil in this informative book.
I found the book to […]
The following was excerpted from “Battling The Blues: Ongoing research shows that omega-3 fatty acids help treat depression”:
Post: Do omega-3 fatty acids continue to demonstrate mood-stabilizing benefits?
Dr. Stoll: No one has replicated the findings of our original study as yet. The real story now is that there are now numerous positive studies on the benefits […]
Researchers from Quebec and Ontario are studying the role of a specific fatty acid in treating major depression — eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA — which is largely obtained from omega-3 fatty acids found in fish.
The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of 508 people will be the largest “gold standard” trial of this type of treatment so […]
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Generally Recommended Amounts […]
The following is a look at recent and current research concerning EPA and depression. Note that studies done with high amounts of DHA yielded no or negative results. (For an understanding of the relationship between EPA and DHA, please see “Why is the EPA to DHA Ratio Important?”
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Researchers at Harvard University have found a nanomolecule, resolvin E1, which is formed in the body of EPA, a fatty acid present in fish oil. Resolvin E1 seems to be a potent antiinflammatory agent which explains many of the fish oil´s health effects.Epidemiological and dietary studies strongly indicate that omega-3´s provide tremendous health benefits for […]
In a perfect world, we would do just that: consume only organic fruits and vegetables, eat grass-fed meat and fowl, and dine on fresh, pollutant-free fish. However, in our industrialized world, we can no longer trust the purity of the seafood we eat.
In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially warned about the danger […]
While we in the United States have heard little of the effects of Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and, more specifically, high-EPA fish oil on health and well-being of children, the topic has exploded in the UK. The television, radio and news media have been trumpeting the positive effects of high-EPA fish oil for years now.
Take […]