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Omega-3 and Female Depression
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 7, 2009
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High intake of omega-3 fatty acids have been found to decrease the occasion of depressive symptoms in women by about 30%.
According to researchers from Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and th...
Eat Oily Fish For Eyesight Protection
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 11, 2008
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Yet again, here is another study finding providing evidence that consumption of oily fish at least once a week may protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - the leading cause of poor vision and blindness in our old age.
The main...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Modulators of Antioxidant Defense
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 29, 2008
Next times when you consider boosting your body's antioxidant defense don't think of vitamin C or vitamin E only: think fish !
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By adding polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) commonly found in fish, researchers from the Paris-based Laboratory of Micronu...
Omega 3 During Last Trimester Boosts Baby's Cognitive and Sensory Development
in Next Nine Months, on April 21, 2008
Taking Omega 3 supplements during your last trimester of pregnancy may benefit your unborn child's sensory, cognitive, and motor development , according to a newly publsihed research. Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a type of omega-3 fatty acid involved in the development of neurons ...
Omega-3s For Weight Management
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 30, 2007
Japanese researchers have reported that omega-3-rich fish oil can reduce body weight gain by boosting fat metabolism .
Such were their findings... at least in mice!
The study adds to an ever-growing list of potential health benefits from the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, identified a...
Fish Oil, Good Supplemental Treatment for Lupus
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 13, 2007
We already know that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil are good for cardiovascular health. Even in lupus patients, omega-3s are beneficial to their cardiovascular health.
Now, according to a research study recently presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meetin...
Omega-3s Against Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 27, 2007
Remember that omega-3 fatty acids have always been associated with good heart health? And remember as well how diabetes is linked to heart disease?
Now, we'll extrapolate some more that maybe omega-s 3 may protect against diabetes.
As reported recently in JAMA : a diet rich in fish ...
In Mice Study: Omega-3s Against Eye Retinopathy
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 27, 2007
Having consistently positively linked to cardiovascular health, symptoms of dementia/Alzheimer's disease and depression, I guess there is no stopping the beneficial effects of Omega -3 fatty acids .
Now, the wonderful omega-3 may protect the eyes against retinopathy according to a mic...
Omega-3 Diet
in Well Woman Blog, on June 19, 2007
There's another diet book on the market, but this is a diet book with a difference. It's not all about losing weight . It's about eating healthy and preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Health News Digest tells us:
The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet (June, 2007), by award-winning die...
Omega-3s-rich Cod Liver Oil Can Reduce Depressive Symptoms
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 15, 2007
Omega-3 fatty acids have already been linked not only for good cardiovascular health but also for improved mood and behaviour , for reducing symptoms of depression .
Such previous studies already said a lot about the healthy benefits of the omega-3s and thus promote eating omega-3 rich foods...
Fish Oil for Colitis
in Well Woman Blog, on June 12, 2007
...or ways to avoid surgery and still get rid of this colitis. Here's an interesting article from Omega3.US. It reads, in part:
Fish oil, nature's most potent anti-inflammatory, helps relieve ...
Eggs for Weght Loss
in Well Woman Blog, on May 2, 2007
Trying to lose weight? A recent press release from the American Egg Board says eggs are the way to go:
"The women who consumed eggs as part of their diet plan lost significantly more weight, had greater reductions in waist circumference and reported significantly higher energy leve...
DHA: Omega-3 Fatty Acid to Slow Progression of Alzheimer's Disease?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 9, 2007
That's exactly what researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and Saint Louis University School of Medicine will evaluate in a clinical trial sponsored by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) .
The said trial will take place at 52 sites across the United States and is see...
Algal Omega-3 is More Sustainable than Fish Oil
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 3, 2007
Algae can now be a source of sustainable omega-3 fatty acids , which in relatively small amounts, have been found to lower blood pressure and could ultimately lead to the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk.
Such were the recent findings of scientists from King's College London publi...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Depression and Inflammation
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 2, 2007
Our intake of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids needs to be balanced, because in those diets that dramatically contain more of one kind of polyunsaturated fatty acid than another may be at greater risk for both clinical depression and certain inflammatory diseases.
[The current typical Amer...
Omega-3 Fish Oil and Arthritis
in Well Woman Blog, on March 29, 2007
Oil from fatty fish, including salmon, trout and sardines is a healthy diet choice. They are rich in Omega -3 oils that contain large amounts of essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are beneficial in treating and preventing several diseases, including asthma, Crohn's disease and gal...
Water-Soluble Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acids...Anyone?
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 14, 2007
Zymes LLC has been able to successfully solubilize fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA/ALA) through its solubilization technology: Ubisol-Aqua™ .
This solubilization technology provides a superior platform for solubilizing omega-3 fatty acids and other water- insoluble lipophilic ...
Having a Bad Mood? Eat Fish!
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 9, 2007
The omega-3 fatty acids (found in fatty fish like salmon) have been associated by a University of Pittsburgh study to increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain commonly linked to mood and behaviour .
Such findings have been presented by Sarah M. Conklin, Ph.D., postdoctoral schol...
Eating Seafood When Pregnant
in Well Woman Blog, on February 21, 2007
The hype has all been about limiting or avoiding seafood when you're pregnant. There's the possibility that some seafood might have a high mercury content. The FDA issued this warning back in March of 2004:
You can protect your unborn child by not eating these large fish that can cont...
Omega-3 aktiv
in Kilo Leicht, on December 21, 2006
Die Lektüre von " Omega-3 aktiv Gesundheit aus dem Meer " habe ich so richtig genossen. Die Autoren, Prof. Dr. Troph. Michael Hamm und Dipl. oec. Troph. Dirk Neuberger, erklären hier sehr ausführlich, wie wertvoll insbesondere das Fett von Seefischen für die menschliche Gesundheit ist....
Omega-3 Enriched Milk, May Protect Against Metabolic Syndrome
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 13, 2006
According to Spanish researchers, supplementing the diet with an omega-3 enriched milk may be a simple and tolerable way of easing cardiovascular risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a condition characterized by central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed gl...
Omega-3 fats, Potential Therapy Against Liver Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2006
... as beta-catenin, an overabundance of which has been linked to the development of various tumors.
Omega3-fats may indeed be an effective therapy for both the treatment and prevention of human liver ...
Omega-3 Chewable Candy
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 4, 2006
Even if doubts have been cast on the health benefits of omega-3 fats , experts still advise that people should not stop its consumption. While fish oil is the main source of omega-3 fatty acids , scientists are looking for cheaper alternative sources.
In the recent years, omega-3 c...
Demnächst Schweinefleisch mit Omega-3-Fettsäuren?
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on March 27, 2006
- oder auch: Gesundes Schweinefleisch dank Gentechnik
Jetzt kam eine Meldung, die manchem Skeptiker der Gentechnik recht gibt:
Amerikanische Forscher haben Schweine gezüchtet (durch Genmanipulation "geschaffen"), die einen hohen Gehalt an Omega-3-Fettsäuren enthalten.
Omega-3-Fett...
Oily Fish Benefits Less Clear Than Thought
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 26, 2006
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Researchers at the University of East Anglia have cast doubt on the widely held belief that the fats found in oily fish are beneficial to health.
Omega-3 fatty acids are contained in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, and are thought t...
Algae, New Source of Omega-3 Fats
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 21, 2006
Eau Plus , a new Swiss company upon teaming up with an undisclosed technology partner have developed a way to derive omega-3 containing both EPA and DHA from algae . The process is said to be oil and water based, involving no chemicals and uses the whole algae, which results in a 99% pur...
omega-3 fats, not for the heart alone
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 7, 2006
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine presented a study at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society in Denver, linking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to mood, personality and behavior.
Using 106 healthy volunteers, researchers fou...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Cancer Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 14, 2005
Published in the recent issue of Nutrition and Cancer journal is a case study using nutritional intervention in a 78-year-old diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Under a diet low in omega-6 fatty acids (common in corn-based foods) and rich in omega-3 fatty acids (commonly found in fish oils and a...