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OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
2010
DHA brain benefits may extend to middle age
Increased intakes of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may improve mental function in middle age people, suggests a new study from the US.
2010
Fish oil forms: Triglycerides better for omega-3 index increase
Fish oil omega-3s in the triglyceride form are better for boosting the omega-3 index than the ethyl ester form, says a new study from Germany, echoing recent Danish findings.
2010
Fish oils may help to activate anti-diabetic genes: Study
Polyunsaturated fatty acid fish oils may activate genes that regulate fat cell differentiation and glucose homeostasis, according to new research on mice.
2010
Omega-3: ALA intakes enough for EPA/DHA levels for non-fish eaters?
The conversion of the plant-based omega-3 ALA to the long-chain EPA and DHA may be increased in vegans and vegetarians who do not eat fish, suggest results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).
2010
Omega-3 DHA may boost male fertility: For mice at least
Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reverse abnormalities in sperm associated with infertility, suggests a new study with mice.
2010
Omega-3 may reduce risk of Alzheimer's - rat study
The omega-3 compound ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid (E-EPA) may improve memory and learning, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, says a new study.
2010
Omega-3 may slash psychotic disorder risk - study
Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oil may reduce the likelihood of developing psychotic disorders in high-risk people, say results of a new clinical trial.
2010
Omega-3 may slash risk of heart failure: Study
Increased intakes of fatty fish, and the omega 3s they contain, may reduce a woman's risk of heart failure by about 25%, according to new findings from the US and Sweden.
2010
Omega-3 structure may affect bioavailability: Study
The type of omega-3 we take may have a distinct effect on how much is actually absorbed, according to new research.
2010
Why fish oils work swimmingly against diabetes
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance
2009
Omega-3, vitamin C, and zinc may ease childhood asthma
Study on 60 asthmatic children showed a combination supplement containing omega-3, vitamin C and zinc may improve symptoms of asthma.
2008
Omega-3 needs of pre-term infants higher than thought
The requirements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may be higher for pre-term infants than previously thought, according to a new study from Australia
2007
2007
Omega-3 DHA improves blood lipid levels - study
Men with high blood levels of triglycerides, a risk factor for artery hardening, may benefit from supplements of the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), says a new study
2007
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Guard Against Type I Diabetes
High-risk kids who ate more fatty acids were less likely to develop diabetes, study says
