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Breastfeeding And Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help New Moms Fight Depression

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

Breastfeeding and the good fats in Omega-3 fatty acids help new moms fight depression, according to a new article published in the International Breastfeeding Journal by a University of New Hampshire researcher.
“Depression in new mothers is common in many cultures, affecting anywhere from 10 percent to 20 percent of postpartum women. In some high-risk populations, […]

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The Omega Point: Diet and the Unborn Child

Tuesday, January 31st, 2006

Omega-3 fatty acids are a crucial component of a healthy diet—particularly, it seems, for pregnant women wanting bright, sociable children.
THERE is an old joke that goes, “I’m on a seafood diet—I see food and I eat it.” Sadly, these days, the average see-food diet doesn’t include enough seafood, even though fish are a good source […]

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Adventures in High-EPA Fish Oil