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Fish Oil Asthma Benefits May Be Blocked By Medication

Although it has been seen that supplementation with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids could lessen allergic reactions and asthma symptoms by reducing the production of antibodies, researchers believe that these benefits may be hampered by asthma medication. Cell cultures from 17 Asthma patients were used.  Researchers found that introducing Omega-3 Essential Fatty acids could reduce the…

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Two-Thirds of Middle-Aged German Women Have Low Omega-3: Increased Risk of Heart Disease

A new German population study has found over 70% of middle-aged women have low Omega-3 levels increasing their risk of heart disease. Data from over 400 middle aged women who had taken part in a larger cross-sectional, nationwide multicenter study (VitaMinFemin) was analyzed.  The original study which was designed to determine the status of selected…

Omega-3 and Cognition

Omega-3’s Linked to Better Cognitive Function in Mildly Impaired Older People

A new study finds daily supplementation with Omega-3 essential fatty acids may improve measures of cognitive function like perceptual speed and memory. 86 people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) were randomly assigned to receive a placebo (olive oil) or an Omega-3 supplement (EPA 720 mg DHA 480 mg) daily for 6 months.  The average mean…

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Could EPA Omega-3 Supplements Help With PTSD?

A new paper points to increased levels of the EPA Omega 3 essential fatty acid being associated with reductions in the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. A secondary analysis of data generated from a placebo-controlled trial was done.  Participants were assigned to randomly receive either an Omega-3 supplement containing 1,470 mg of DHA…

Omega 3 and Children's reading

Omega 3 and 6 May Improve Reading for Children

According to a recent study improved reading skills in mainstream schoolchildren was seen with daily supplementation with both Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Over 150 schoolchildren in grade 3 (9 and 10 years of age) participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.  Participants took the Logos test (A computer based test)…

Omega 3's may help prevent lupus

Omega 3 Oil May Stop the Onset of Lupus

A new mouse study has found consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids may stop a lupus episode and possibly the trigger of other autoimmune conditions.  The research specifically looked at lung and kidney lesions caused by lupus, an autoimmune condition.  96% of these lung lesions were halted with supplementation of DHA. Female mice who were already genetically…

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(O)Mega Mood-Booster

A new meta-analysis of existing research points to Omega-3 essential fatty acids and their ability to help alleviate depression. 13 studies with over 1200 participants were reviewed for this analysis.  Researchers found a significant depression reducing benefit for EPA (Eicosapantaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), the essential fatty acids that make up Omega-3’s.  The higher…