Medical intervention in the heart for cardiovascular disease and heart attacks can cause dangerous inflammation. Researchers have found that this inflammation can be reduced, and healing can be encouraged, by omega-3 fatty acids. Scientists have found the result working at levels of the molecules in quantities similar to those found in the blood of individuals… [Continue Reading]
Natural Forms of Omega-3 Fatty Acids More Active Than Supplement Forms
March 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Omega-3 fatty acids from natural sources like fish are significantly more active than the forms found in dietary supplements, new research has found. Researchers trying to understand the molecular mechanisms of the nutrients examined a natural and ester form (found in many supplements) of an omega-3 fatty acid, and found that the supplement form did… [Continue Reading]
Omega 3 Fatty Acid Intake Associated With Improved Memory
October 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet could have a significant increase in your cognitive performance, according to a new study. Researchers gave healthy research subjects supplements to increase their intake of the nutrient, and found that after six months, subjects performed better on tasks to test their working memory. While Omega-3 essential fatty acids—found… [Continue Reading]
DHA, a Form of Omega-3, Boosts Memory Cell Function
June 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fish forms a healthy part of the diet, and researchers have determined how consuming fish regularly can help boost memory. A type of omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, called DHA, improves the function of part of the brain that is involved in learning and memory. We’ve all heard that eating fish is good for… [Continue Reading]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Arterial Health in Smokers
April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, could help reduce the damage to the arteries caused by smoking. Researchers treated smoking patients with supplements of the compound, and found improved arterial function. Omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the physical harm caused by smoking, according to a new study presented today… [Continue Reading]
Baking or Broiling Fish Boosts Heart Health in Women
May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A diet rich in fish prepared by baking or broiling, especially dark-fleshed varieties, is linked to a lower risk of heart failure in older women, new research has found. However, consuming fried fish regularly was linked to an increased risk of heart failure, suggesting the preparation method dramatically changes the nutritional status of fish. The… [Continue Reading]
Researchers Discover How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Work Against Diabetes
September 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. The discovery could lead to development of a simple dietary remedy for many of the more than 23 million Americans suffering from diabetes and other conditions. Jerrold Olefsky and colleagues identified a key receptor on… [Continue Reading]
Study Shows an Association between ADHD and a Western Diet
July 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A new study shows an association between ADHD and a ‘Western-style’ diet in adolescents. Lead author Wendy Oddy said the study examined the dietary patterns of 1800 adolescents from the long-term Raine Study and classified diets into ‘Healthy’ or ‘Western’ patterns. “We found a diet high in the Western pattern of foods was associated with… [Continue Reading]
Fish Oil Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
July 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A recent report adds to the growing evidence that fish oil supplements may play a role in preventing chronic disease. Researchers led by Emily White asked 35,016 postmenopausal women who did not have a history of breast cancer to complete a 24-page questionnaire about their use of non-vitamin, non-mineral “specialty” supplements in the Vitamins and… [Continue Reading]
Walnuts Reduce the Size and Growth Rate of Prostate Cancer in Mice
March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Scientists are reporting for the first time that walnuts, already renowned as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that fight heart disease, reduce the size and growth rate of prostate cancer in test animals. “Walnuts should be part of a prostate-healthy diet,” said Paul Davis, who headed the study. “They should be part of… [Continue Reading]