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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 of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is supported by...
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 in the elderly. This study, supported by a grant from the French Alzheimer’s disease association was...
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 general population and substantial health benefits to their infants. The study, supported by...
Fish oil fatty acids and anti-oxidant nutrients reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration in people with a genetic susceptibility
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 acid (EPA) and...
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:Â 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,...
New study shows Omega-3s reduce admission to hospital and deaths from heart failure
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 Trial (Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio...
Questions on 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 the world. Boris Worm from Dalhousie University, Halifax,...
EPO, 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 is not classified as a ‘greenhouse gas’ by the...
Higher DHA in cord blood results in better neurological outcome at 5.5 years of age
Objective:Â To determine the impact of maternal DHA supplementation during pregnancy on neurological development of their children. Method: This randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial included 315 healthy...
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:Â Omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), pregnancy, infant morbidity 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 supplementation during pregnancy...
Enhanced maternal-fetal omega-3 PUFA status is associated with lower childhood adiposity
Topics:Â 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 intake during...
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...
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...
Higher maternal DHA intake during pregnancy enhances memory function in school age children
Topics:Â 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 &...
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 –...
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 which handicap...