_ Brain Health Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Brain By Jane Farrell article An exploratory study suggests that people who eat more foods with omega-3 fatty acids in midlife may have better thinking … Read More→
_ Heart Health New Numbers for Omega-3 Fatty Acids By Jane Farrell article About 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or supplements, appears to be the optimal daily dose … Read More→
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Brain Health Healthy Diet & Nutrition Senior Health Omega-3 May Enhance Cognitive Flexibility in At-Risk Older Adults By article A study done at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease … Read More→
_ Osteoarthritis Omega-3 Lessens Severity of Osteoarthritis By Sondra Forsyth article Mice consuming a supplement of omega-3 fatty acids had healthier joints than those fed diets high in saturated fats and omega-6 fatty acids, according to Duke Medicine researchers. The findings, published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases on July 11th 2014, suggest that unhealthy dietary fats ΓÇô not just obesity ΓÇô may contribute to worsening osteoarthritis.
_ Vision Health AMD: Omega-3 Stops Unwanted Blood Vessel Growth By Sondra Forsyth article Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is characterized blood vessel growth, is the primary cause of blindness in the elderly in industrialized countries. The prevalence of the disease is projected to increase 50% by the year 2020. There is an urgent need for new pharmacological interventions for the treatment and prevention of AMD.
_ Omega-3s and Liver Health By article Oregon State University researchers in Corvallis and collaborators found that omega-3 fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), could “be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease”, according to a release from the university.
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