According to a new study people taking statin drugs to reduce cholesterol levels may see benefits for reductions in blood pressure and arterial improvements when supplementing with fish oil. 20 Adults with Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), an inherited condition that leads to elevated bad (LDL) cholesterol levels, participated in this trial. All participants were already taking…
A new study shows supplementing with a high dose of Omega 3 may reduce delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) for untrained women after participating in resistance training. 17 women participated in this randomized placebo-controlled double blind study. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either 6 grams of fish oil per day (providing 3000…
A new analysis suggests Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplemented beforehand reduced cardiac surgery patients hospital stay over 2 days. Complications of post operative cardiac complications, like irregular heartbeats, were also reduced with supplementation of Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Data from over 1000 patients participating in 11 randomized controlled trials was reviewed in this meta-analysis. Although…
A new study shows individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefit from Omega-3 supplementation on a daily basis. PTSD is known to produce symptoms like a pounding heart which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Additionally Omega-3’s are effective for psychiatric disorders like depression which also is associated with PTSD. Over…
In a recent study adding Omega-3’s to B vitamins provides a synergistic benefit for aiding in slowing the mental decline in older people with mild memory problems. Over 250 people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) participated in this placebo-controlled study which lasted two years. MCI is a condition where the brain functions at levels lower…
New research suggests that supplementing with Omega 3 essential fatty acids may fight middle-age bloat, those extra pounds that appear as a person ages. It seems the Omega 3’s found in fish oil transform fat storage cells into fat-burning cells by activating receptors in the digestive tract which causes the sympathetic nervous system to fire…
Omega 3’s are in the news once again, this time these essential fatty acids have been shown to help support eyes. According to new research, supplementing with Omega 3 essential fatty acids may wipe out dry eye syndrome improving symptoms of this condition by as much as 105%. Dry eye syndrome affects up to a…
A new study has found that increased serum levels of Omega-3 essential fatty acids were associated with older men and women seeing improved performance on neuropsychological tests. Data from over 750 participants of the Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study was analyzed. The individuals participating in that study had ages ranging from 53 to…
A new study finds that in individuals with a history of hypertension, even the smallest amount of fish oil may reduce blood pressure. Over 300 healthy women and men between the ages of 20 and 70 participated in this randomized controlled trial. Participants consumed either a placebo made from palm and soybean oil or a…
Traditionally B vitamins have been associated with their ability to nourish the central nervous system and the adrenal glands. Often referred to as “Stress Vitamins” these water soluble vitamins get depleted rapidly in our bodies during times of stress. A number of recent studies have looked at the the ability of B vitamins, especially folic…