In a new finding from the Framingham Heart Study, Omega-3 levels, not total cholesterol, were closely linked to overall risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death. Findings from the 2,500 individuals participating in the Offspring cohort of the Framingham Heart Study, found that participants Omega-3 index had a significant association with 4 out of the…
A systematic review and meta-analysis, points to reductions in allergy and eczema risks in infants and toddlers. Data from over 400 studies which involved over 1 million people was utilized in this review and meta-analysis. Fish Oil supplements were taken by pregnant women beginning in the 20th week of pregnancy up until either the 3rd…
According to a prominent research, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA) play a key role in supporting the retina, one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body. DHA is present in high concentrations in the retina just like lutein and zeaxanthin the two most well known macular carotenoids. Research performed as early…
New research suggests giving teenagers nutritional supplements may improve their in school behavior. Almost 200 youth between the ages of 13 and 16 were given a multivitamin/mineral tablet and an Omega 3 supplement daily for over 12 weeks. Changes in blood levels of Omega-3 and the vitamins and minerals, which were low at baseline, were…
A new study found oral supplementation with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may help treat and prevent wounds caused by Mucositis (mouth ulcers and inflammation) in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Mucositis is a potential side effect of chemotherapy. An overwhelming number of cancer patients (80%) with neck and head malignancies in addition to cancer patients on…
A new meta-analysis and systemic review was undertaken to determine the association between eating fish and fish oil supplementation and hip fractures. 10 studies (3 case control and 7 prospective studies) were included in the systemic review and 9 studies with almost 293,000 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Participants were 20 years and older.…
A new review article outlines the beneficial role a combination of Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids may play, in addition to other therapies, for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). 16 Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were reviewed for general assessment. 13 of the studies showed a benefit in participants supplementing with Omega…
According to a new study that emphasizes the protective effects of supplementing the diet with Omega-3 fish oils, a 26% lower risk of dying from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) was associated with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid supplementation. Over 22,000 individuals between the ages of 39 and 79 participated in this study that stretched over a…
According to a new pilot study a high dose Omega-3 supplement may improve Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) markers. This pre-specified sub study of the WELCOME Trial (Wessex Evaluation of Fatty Liver and Cardiovascular markers in NAFLD with Omacor Therapy), a double blinded randomized controlled trial, looked at 16 individuals with NAFLD. These participants were…
According to a new meta-analysis supplementing with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may reduce the risk of coronary mortality by an average of 8%. The reduction in the risk of death in people with elevated LDL cholesterol or triglycerides was higher at 17%. Data from 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which encompassed over 71,000 participants was…