Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during pregnancy reduces childhood obesity

Babies born to mothers who eat the recommended quantity of  DHA during pregnancy are 32 percent less likely to have excessive body fat indicative of potential obesity1. That’s the latest results from a population based study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlighting the benefits of eating fish and omega -3 long […]

The Ultimate Efamol Trial

The trial included 40 healthy males and females between the ages of 32 and 56 years that were randomly assigned to take either six 500 mg capsules per day of Efamol® EPO or an inert placebo for 84 days.  Each group of patients was roughly comprised of an equal number of males and females. During […]

Higher maternal DHA intake during pregnancy enhances memory function in school age children

Topics: Omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), pregnancy, brain function, memory Relevance to:  Efanatal, Efalex Mother & Baby Background: The beneficial effects of DHA intake during pregnancy through either maternal diet or supplement use on cognitive development during infancy has been well known for over a decade. This […]

Efalex Improves Social Responses and Attention in Children and Adolescents with Autism

Objective: To determine the efficacy and safety of Efalex to reduce symptoms of autism and to determine the relationship between blood fatty acid status and treatment response. Assessments: Social Responsiveness Sacle – Parent (SRS-P)– Assesses social awareness, cognition, comunication, motivation, autistic mannerisms and added scores provide a total score. Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) – Measures anxious/depressed symptoms, […]

Efamol Evening Primrose Oil Help Eczema

Clinical Trial Summary A recent clinical study confirms that Efamol® Evening Primrose Oil improves skin structure and function in healthy people. Study Design – Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel trial. The trial included 40 healthy males and females between the ages of 32 and 56 years of age that were randomly assigned to take either […]

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Help Learning Disorders

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and Learning Disorders by B. Jacqueline Stordy, BSc Nutrition, PhD Reproduced from: Holistic Health Journal Autumn 1997 | Vol.4, No.3 There are three major learning disorders which handicap progress through school for many children: dyslexia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyspraxia. For most, the conditions continue to affect individuals in their […]