January 04, 2024 Significant interaction seen for biomarkers of low EPA/DHA intake, family history of CVD in relation to long-term CVD risk WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — There is a significant interaction between biomarkers of low eicosapentaenoic/docosahexaenoic acids (EPA/DHA) intake and a family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in relation to long-term CVD […]
April 03, 2023 BMJ : British Medical Journal TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This pooled analysis examining more than 25,000 patients found a modest but significant reduction in the rates of incident CKD at follow-up (defined as new eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2) among patients consuming higher levels of seafood-derived omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). The results showed […]
February 10, 2021 JACC: Journal of the American College of Cardiology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This paper summarizes information regarding omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). At least two servings of fatty fish per week are recommended for patients without clinical atherosclerotic disease. If this cannot be achieved, dietary supplementation with fish oil may be reasonable. PUFA capsules have […]
— CVD events, deaths down with omega-3 fatty acid supplementation by Nicole Lou, Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 5, 2020 Britons who took fish oil supplements — and not the prescription pharmaceutical-grade kind — lived longer on average and were less likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) years down the line, according to a large […]
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2019 Dec 30. pii: S0939-4753(19)30459-4. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2019.12.010. [Epub ahead of print] Kuszewski JC1, Wong RHX2, Wood LG3, Howe PRC4. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Chronic conditions such as obesity, which contribute to endothelial dysfunction in older adults, can cause impairments in cerebrovascular perfusion, which is associated with accelerated cognitive decline. […]
Published Monday 12 November 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Two new randomized trials challenge the view that vitamin D and fish oil supplements hold any real benefit in the fight against chronic conditions, such as cancer and heart disease. The results of the first and second trial were presented at Scientific Sessions, held by the American Heart […]
October 31, 2018 By Dr. William Davis The average American’s lifetime risk for developing high blood pressure is 90%, even using the lax definition of hypertension in clinical studies (that typically don’t label a BP high unless it is 140/90 mmHg or higher, even though we know that, for example, risk for stroke and cardiovascular […]
I’ve previously written about the question whether krill oil is, in fact, as the proper Latin name of the small critters it is made of, i.e. Euphausia superba, would suggest “superba”, ahh… I mean better than fish oil when it comes to its effects plasma and organ DHA and EPA. A large number of previous trials […]
Findings support fish intake, supplements to prevent early preterm birth by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today August 04, 2018 Danish women with low plasma concentrations of the long-chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid plus docosahexaenoic acid (EPA+DHA) during pregnancy had a higher risk of subsequent preterm birth, researchers found. Pregnant women in the lowest quintile […]
Medical News Today Published Sunday 22 July 2018 A 16-year study, which dove into the data of almost half a million men and women, concludes that a diet rich in fish predicts a longer life. Consuming fish has long been recommended as part of a nutritious diet. Rich in high-quality proteins, vitamins, and healthful oils, […]
Journal of Affective Disorders — Hsu MC, et al. | June 01, 2018 Researchers compared the effectiveness of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on depression during pregnancy or postpartum depression (PPD) after childbirth. This review suggested that omega-3 deficiency is a causative factor in postpartum depression, affects neurotransmission and induces neuro-inflammation in brain. Beneficial effects […]
Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, CNS Research has demonstrated the benefits of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin on eye health, and some research had emerged on their benefits on cognition in older adults. Lutein is selectively incorporated into the macula as well as the brain. Lutein levels in the macula and the brain have been […]
Last reviewed Sun 22 October 2017 By Lana Burgess Reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT Cod liver oil is traditionally believed to be healthful for people’s bones. But could cod liver oil and other fish oils play a role in the treatment of arthritis? Arthritis is a common condition that affects 1 […]
by Judy George, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today June 26, 2017 Eating fish — tuna, salmon, sardines, trout, sole, halibut, poke, and grouper — may help reduce joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, according to a new study in Arthritis Care & Research. RA patients who ate baked, steamed, broiled, or raw fish 2 or more times per […]
April 24, 2017 Current Cardiology Reports Rizos EC, et al. – Researchers conducted this study to re–assess the impact of omega–3 supplements on all–cause and cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke. They searched for and analyzed data from the relevant randomized controlled trials to derive the conclusion that the proposed benefits of omega–3 supplementation in […]
by Judy George Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 08, 2017 Omega-3 fatty acid may play a role in suppressing non-inflammatory pain in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, according to a Swedish study published in Arthritis Care & Research. Evaluating early RA patients who had at least 3 months of methotrexate treatment, Cecilia Lourdudoss, PhD, of the […]
Published in Oncology News · January 19, 2017 PracticeUpdate Editorial Team January 18, 2017—San Francisco—Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and dark-meat fish have been shown to improve disease-free survival in patients with colon cancer, with an 80% improvement in patients with tumors exhibiting high cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) expression. This finding of a prospective, federally funded cohort study […]
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 01/17/2017 Alexander DD, et al. The target of this study was to assess the impact of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA+DHA) on coronary heart disease (CHD), and to lead meta–analyses of prospective cohort studies to estimate the association between EPA+DHA consumption and CHD risk. Outcomes show that EPA+DHA might be connected with […]
Supplementation in pregnancy linked to reduction in risk of persistent wheeze and asthma in offspring WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For women in the third trimester of pregnancy, supplementation with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) is associated with a reduction in the risk of persistent wheeze and asthma in offspring, according to […]
The Journal of Nutrition, 02/05/2016 Minihane AM, et al. – The objective was to examine, by using a retrospective analysis from a multicenter RCT, the impact of recommended EPA+DHA intakes achievable through diet on systolic and diastolic BPs and microvascular function in adults in the United Kingdom. The findings indicate that in adults with isolated […]