A recent study published online in the journal Neurology, found people suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) who eat certain foods high in Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may actually have slower physical declines usually from this disease as well as a slightly extended survival rate. It is important to note that this study currently only…
A new study found increasing intakes of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids was associated with better hand grip strength (HGS). Over 18,200 people participated in this cross sectional study. Data was obtained from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey during the time period 2016 – 2019. Information was obtained by interviews, nutritional assessments and…
A new study published in the journal Nutrients found reductions in the overall risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease was found with higher levels of DHA. Data was gathered from the Framingham Offspring Cohort study which was established in 1971 as a follow up to a study which was begun in 1948. The original study goals…
A new review of a large study (VITAL), which was recently published in the BMJ, found daily supplementation of Vitamin D (2000 IU) and Omega-3 Essential Fatty acids (1,000 mg) reduced the risk of developing multiple autoimmune diseases by 22% when compared to taking a placebo alone. In the VITAL study, which assessed how high…
A new study, The Cares Study (Cognitive Impairements Study), found that combining Omega-3, Carotenoids like Lutein and Vitamin E could improve memory in cognitively healthy older adults. Researcher’s recruited cognitively healthy adults over the age of 65 to participate in this double blind placebo controlled randomized clinical study. The study lasted 24 months. Participants were…
A new study suggests high dose Omega-3 supplements may give NCAA American Football players protection from continuous head injuries in addition to providing cardiovascular benefits. Consistent sub-concussive head impacts (RHI) throughout a football season are associated with increases in levels of a biomarker of nerve fiber injury called Nf-L (serum neurofilament light). Two NCAA (National…
A new study in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease found memory test scores remained stable in participants supplementing with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids. Over 30 patients participated in this study. 18 individuals were given 2.3 grams of Omega-3 daily in divided doses, while 15 individuals were designated as the control group. Spinal fluid samples were collected…
New research published in Translational Psychiatry, found higher blood levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the blood of adolescents is associated with reduced risks of developing psychotic disorders in early adulthood. Over 3,800 individuals who participated in the Bristol’s Children of the 90’s health study, were assessed for generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and psychotic…
A new study found supplementing with a high dose of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids daily may aid in slowing the effects of aging that occurs both during a after a stressful event, by stopping damage and increasing protection at the cellular level. Over 130 sedentary and overweight middle aged men and women participated in this…
A new study just published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, found better health persisting into older age with consistent use of Multiple Dietary Supplements. Although no causal link was proven in this study, it is good news for the implementation of a healthy aging strategy. This study used data from the…