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Study provides clarity on supplements for protection against blinding eye disease

Adding omega-3 fatty acids did not improve a combination of nutritional supplements commonly recommended for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss among older Americans, ...

Ophthalmology created May 06, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Eating fish associated with lower risk of dying among older adults

Older adults who have higher levels of blood omega-3 levels—fatty acids found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood—may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by as much as 27% and their ...

Health created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Omega-3s from fish vs. fish oil pills better at maintaining blood pressure in mouse model

Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish may have diverse health-promoting effects, potentially protecting the immune, nervous, and cardiovascular systems.

Health created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Analysis of conflicting fish oil studies finds that omega-3 fatty acids still matter

Literally hundreds of clinical trials, including some that have gained widespread attention, have been done on the possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of heart disease – producing conflicting results, ...

Health created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 supplements may slow a biological effect of aging, study says

(Medical Xpress)—Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests.

Health created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Supplementing with Omega-3 fatty acids might improve reading and behaviour for some children

(Medical Xpress)—A new study by the University of Oxford has shown that daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids (Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA) improved the reading and behaviour of underperforming children ...

Health created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 lowers inflammation in overweight older adults

New research shows that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that regular use of these supplements could help protect against and treat ...

Inflammatory disorders created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 fatty acids not associated with beneficial effects in multiple sclerosis: study

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements were not associated with beneficial effects on disease activity in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, according to a report of a randomized controlled trial published Online ...

Neuroscience created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 supplements no help against repeat heart trouble: review

(HealthDay) -- Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements won't protect against repeat heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular problems, a new analysis indicates.

Cardiology created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

You are what you eat: Low fat diet with fish oil slowed growth of human prostate cancer cells

A low-fat diet with fish oil supplements eaten for four to six weeks prior to prostate removal slowed down the growth of prostate cancer cells -- the number of rapidly dividing cells -- in human prostate cancer tissue compared ...

Cancer created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 reduces anxiety and inflammation in healthy students

A new study gauging the impact of consuming more fish oil showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and, surprisingly, in anxiety among a cohort of healthy young people.

Health created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

'Gifted' natural vitamin E tocotrienol protects brain against stroke in three ways

A natural form of vitamin E called alpha-tocotrienol can trigger production of a protein in the brain that clears toxins from nerve cells, preventing those cells from dying after a stroke, new research shows.

Medical research created Jul 05, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fish oil supplements won't prevent irregular heart beat

(HealthDay)—Some research has suggested that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can help prevent an irregular heart beat called atrial fibrillation. However, a new study finds these supplements have little ...

Cardiology created Dec 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fatty acids don't reduce atrial fibrillation recurrence

(HealthDay)—Polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) do not reduce the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online Dec. 19 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Cardiology created Dec 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Supplementation of formula with LCPUFAs ups infant visual acuity

(HealthDay)—For infants, supplementation of formula with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) correlates with improved visual acuity in the first year of life, according to research published ...

Pediatrics created Dec 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0