Omega-3 intake prevents age-related macular degeneration
Omega-3 intake prevents age-related macular degeneration: The latest review of the science linking omega-3 intake to lower incidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has concluded that the potential therapeutic benefit […]
Health benefits from fish intake may be attributed to a combination of selenium and omega-3 fatty acids
A recent study has looked at the relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and selenium intake relative to health benefits form fish in the elderly. This study, supported by a […]
DHA Supplementation During Pregnancy Benefits Mother and Infant
DHA Supplementation During Pregnancy Benefits Mother and Infant : The largest clinical study ever providing DHA to pregnant women has reported a reduction in postnatal depression relative to in the […]
Fish oil fatty acids and anti-oxidant nutrients reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration in people with a genetic susceptibility
Age-related macular degeneration A new study found that among people with a genetic susceptibility to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), those who ate more zinc, beta-carotene, lutein/zeaxanthin and the omega-3 eicospaentaenoic […]
High dietary intake of EPA/DHA, zinc, beta-carotene and lutein/zeaxanthin reduces the risk of early AMD in people with high genetic risk of developing the condition
Topics: Omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), zinc, anti-oxidants, Vitamins A, C & E, beta-carotene, lutein/zeaxanthin. Objective: […]
New study shows Omega-3 reduce admission to hospital and deaths from heart failure
Omega-3 : The first large scale clinical trial assessing the effects of Omega-3 fatty acids on risk reduction in cardiac patients has measured significant benefits. The study, dubbed the GISSI-HF […]
How the ingredients in Efalex Vision can help combat AMD & cataract.
Omega-3 LC-PUFAs on cataract: The first comprehensive population study looking at the impact of omega-3 LC-PUFAs on cataracts included 71,083 women from the Nurses’ Health Study. They were followed for up […]
Questions on Fish Oil, Sustainability and the Environment
Fish Oil, Sustainability and the Environment Q. What is your position on global overfishing? A. Global overfishing is a major concern that is currently being taken very seriously by countries around […]
EPO, Hexane Extraction and the Environment
Hexane Extraction and the Environment Q. Why would a company use hexane in their processing, a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can be an environmental pollutant if incorrectly handled? A. Hexane […]
Higher DHA in cord blood results in better neurological outcome at 5.5 years of age
Objective: To determine the impact of maternal DHA supplementation during pregnancy on neurological development of their children. Higher DHA in cord blood results in better neurological outcome. Method: This randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled […]