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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...
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: 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,...
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...
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 –...
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...
Fatty Acids Help Dyslexia
Dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyspraxia - do fatty acids help? by B. Jacqueline Stordy BSc Nutrition, PhD Reproduced with permission from Dyslexia Review, the Jounal of the Dyslexia Institue Guild, Volume 9, Number 2, 1999 Long chain...
