A recent study has found that the levels of certain nutrients in the blood correlate with cognitive performance. The work, done in elderly individuals, found that the levels of several vitamins, as well as omega 3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish, were correlated with improved thinking and memory. New research has found… [Continue Reading]
Fish Oil Component Help Kills Cancer Stem Cells
December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Leukemia stem cells are very difficult to kill, as they are resistant to current anti-cancer treatments, leaving patients on chemotherapy for life. New research, using mouse as a model system, suggests that a component of fish oil may be able to target and kill the stem cells. A compound produced from fish oil that appears… [Continue Reading]
Historical Literature Suggests Cod Liver Oil Could Treat Tuberculosis
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Research studies from the 19th century suggest that cod liver oil reduced deaths from tuberculosis, a new review published this week indicates. Tuberculosis is still a major health concern in many parts of the world, and the work suggests that vitamin D (found in abundance in cod liver oil) could play a role in prevention… [Continue Reading]
Stroke Brain Damage Eased By Diet Rich in Omega-3
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can have a significant impact on stroke recovery. The recently published study has found that in a mouse model of stroke, damage to the brain can be substantially reduced by a diet rich in the nutrient. A diet rich in omega-3s reduces the severity of… [Continue Reading]
Fish Oil Supplements Associated With Improved Brain Structure and Function
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
People taking fish oil supplements regularly have distinct changes in the structure of their brains, together with improved cognitive function, researchers report. The study, examining the brains of hundreds of individuals over three years, found that taking fish oil was linked to a larger volume in brain areas that regulate functions such as learning and… [Continue Reading]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Calm Bipolar and Addictive Behavior
June 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Work in mouse models suggests that omega-3 fatty acids could have a therapeutic effect for bipolar disorder and addiction. The work, published recently, shows that mouse models of bipolar disorder, which are prone to addiction, show more normal brain function after consuming omega-3, which is found in high levels in fish oil. Omega 3 fatty… [Continue Reading]
Healthy Fish Oils in Diet Can Ward Off Postpartum Depression Symptoms in New Mothers
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Postpartum depression is a major problem, affecting up to 1 in 4 new mothers. New research suggests that including a fish oil supplement in the diet of pregnant women can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Fish has long been considered in myriad cultures to be “brain food,” but only recently has bona fide… [Continue Reading]
Fatty Fish and Omega-3 Oils Boosts Cardiovascular Health
March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A diet rich in fish and the omega-3 fats they contain offers important health benefits, a recently published paper demonstrates. In an Alaskan population, researchers found that high levels of fatty fish in the diet protected individuals from heart disease, even when people were obese. A study of Yup’ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average… [Continue Reading]
Sterculic Oil Reduces Belly Fat
March 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
A new type of plant oil, from the plant sterculia, may help trim fat from around the abdomen. Tests in rats show that using the oil as a dietary supplement had a lower weight gain around the middle, and were at a lower risk of developing diabetes. Scientists have known for years that belly fat… [Continue Reading]
Safflower Oil Boosts Cardiovascular Health and Fights Diabetes
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids promote health, and researchers have now specifically tested the benefits of consuming safflower oil. Using safflower oil has a strong impact on metabolism, improving a number of health measures in diabetes patients, a new study reports. A daily dose of safflower oil, a common cooking oil, for 16 weeks… [Continue Reading]