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 […]
DHA supplementation during pregnancy decreased the occurrence of colds in children at 1 month and reduced illness symptom duration at 1, 3 and 6 months
Topics: Omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), pregnancy, infant morbidity DHA decreased colds in children – Background: The beneficial effects of DHA intake […]
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during pregnancy improves infant health
A recent study completed at Emory University and funded by the National Institute of Health, USA, and the March of Dimes Foundation charity, has confirmed a preliminary finding that DHA […]
DHA intake and childhood obesity: Enhanced maternal-fetal omega-3 PUFA status is associated with lower childhood adiposity
Topics: DHA intake and childhood obesity. Omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), pregnancy, obesity Objective: To determine the impact of maternal DHA […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]