Many studies confirm the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for psychological disorders including depression, bipolar disorder and Alzheimer’s disease. Omega-3s are abundant in fish oils and flax seed oil. A new study suggests that supplementation with omega-3 fatty...
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Fish Oil Finding: Omega-3 fats help advanced cancer patients
Fish oil may help to prevent the severe wasting and weight loss (cachexia), which characterizes some types of advanced cancer, suggests research in the medical journal Gut. Cachexia is a major factor contributing to the illness and death of patients with advanced...
Avoiding Pregnancy Blues: Experts advise more omega-3
A woman’s risk for depression is higher during pregnancy, but this risk may be lowered by ensuring an adequate intake of omega-3 essential fatty acids, report researchers. Omega-3s are found in cold water fish, such as salmon and mackerel, as well as flax seeds....
Hope for Lupus: Research finds fish oils reduce symptoms
New research from the University of Ulster offers hope to millions of lupus sufferers worldwide. Dr Emeir Duffy and Dr Gary Meenagh have discovered new evidence to suggest that fish oil can greatly reduce the symptoms of the disease. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)...
EFAs give boost to kids’ brains
Attention all moms-to-be: Did you know that supplementing with essential fatty acids (EFAs) during the last trimester of pregnancy can increase your child’s IQ? At the Institute for Nutrition Research at the University of Oslo in Norway, a study with 262 pregnant...