The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a nationwide study to see if a modified combination of vitamins, minerals, and fish oil can further slow the progression of vision loss from AMD, the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for people over age 60. This new study, called the Age-Related Eye […]
By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL
ROME — Every patient in the cardiac care unit at the San Filippo Neri Hospital who survives a heart attack goes home with a prescription for purified fish oil, or omega-3 fatty acids.
“It is clearly recommended in international guidelines,” said Dr. Massimo Santini, the hospital’s chief of cardiology, who added that it would […]
The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) held its biennial meeting in Cairns, Australia, July 23-28. Over 400 scientists, health professionals, educators and others interested in fatty acids and lipids attended. Highlights included:
Cardiovascular Health
Lowering blood cholesterol may not reduce cardiac mortality. Two presenters analyzed published data from the U.S. and […]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil could potentially save more lives than cardiac defibrillators, devices used to revive individuals whose hearts have stopped beating and to prevent and treat life-threatening heart arrhythmias, researchers estimate in a new report.
Past research has linked the omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish to a lower risk of […]
Dr. David Rabiner of Duke University publishes Attention Research Update monthly via the Internet. He does an excellent job of reviewing and presenting the latest research concerning ADHD and its treatment. The following article was featured in his August 2006 issue and covers the latest research concerning the positive effect of fatty acids (EPA and […]
In response to your requests, I’ve added Minami Nutrition’s MorEPA Mini product to the Fattyacidtrip Store.
MorEPA Mini comes highly recommended by Dr. Alex Richardson of Oxford University and Food and Behavior Research in the treatment of dyslexia, ADHD and other learning and behavioral issues. The product recently was awarded Best Fish Oil in the UK […]
Fish oil can improve kids’ spelling skills and stop them missing school, according to a new research.
South African researchers have told an Australian scientific conference that primary school children who were given daily doses of fish oil as part of a study showed improved learning and memory.
Fish oil, rich in Omega 3 and special polyunsaturated […]
CLA researchers found that altering the fatty acid ratio found in the typical Western diet to include more omega-3 fatty acids and decrease the amount of omega-6 fatty acids may reduce prostate cancer tumor growth rates and PSA levels.
Published in the Aug. 1 issue of the journal Clinical Cancer Research, this initial animal-model study is […]
Fatty acids, which are found in fish, can help in weight loss when combined with moderate exercise, an Australian study found.
The University of South Australia study found that daily doses of fish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids helped obese people burn off excess weight.
“The omega-3 found in fish oil increases fat-burning ability by improving the […]
By Miranda Hitti
Reviewed by Louise Chang, M.D.
To help save your vision as you age, you may want to give fish oil the thumbs up and cigarettes the thumbs down, according to a new study.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — the leading cause of age-related vision loss — is nearly twice as common in elderly smokers as […]
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 […]
By SARAH HARRIS
Regular doses of fish oils can dramatically boost young children’s grasp of the three Rs, a study has revealed.
Research suggests that so-called ‘clever capsules’ improve youngsters’ brainpower and concentration levels. The performance of children across all ages and abilities has been raised in a series of high-profile trials across the country.
In the latest […]