Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant negative correlation between omega-3 intake and phenotypic age acceleration [beta= -0.4, P < 0.001]. Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are essential components of cell membranes that are...
Risk Factors for Ischemic Stroke Linked to Fatty Acid Profiles and Ratios
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the prospective observational study show that risk factors such as dyslipidemia, atrial fibrillation, and smoking are strongly connected to fatty acids. Limiting or eliminating modifiable lifestyle risk factors such...
Sufficient Vitamin B6 Levels Associated with Higher Levels of PUFAs in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analyzing data from the NHANES 2003-2004 shows that US older adults with higher PLP levels was associated with a greater level of EPA, DHA, EPA + DHA, EPA/AA, and (EPA + DHA)/AA. The odds of having high plasma EPA (aOR: 2.03,...
Higher DHA Levels Associated with Slower Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study observations show an association between higher omega-3s, DHA and EPA and slower cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease on acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with...
Daily Supplementation of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Decreases Frequency and Severity of Chronic Headache Symptoms
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Participants following a 16-week diet focused on increasing EPA & DHA levels (designed to increase EPA&DHA to 1.5g/day) and either maintaining or reducing linoleic acid levels decreased the rate of occurrence and...
Results of REDUCE-IT (Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with Icosapent Ethyl – Intervention Trial) USA
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Icosapent ethyl, a highly stable and purified formulation of EPA significantly reduced cardiovascular events and triglyceride levels in elderly patients with cardiovascular risk factors who were on statin therapy. Some international trials...
EPA + DHA Therapy May Lower Profinflammatory Cytokine Levels in Aging Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Participants who supplemented with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) had significantly greater reductions in circulating levels of proinflammatory cytokines compared with the control group....
Supplements may Improve Behavior in Adolescent School Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin/mineral and fatty acid supplementation for 12 weeks significantly improved EPA/DHA levels in participating school-aged children compared to placebo. Poor nutrition has been associated with difficulty keeping attention,...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Attention
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The 40 boys with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), who supplemented with 650 mg of DHA and 650 mg of EPA for 16 weeks, had a 15.4% reduction in behavioral symptoms compared to 17.9% increase in the placebo group....
Fish Oil from the Diet Beneficial for Blood Pressure, Even in Low Doses
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of fish oil supplementation significantly decreased systolic blood pressure in those subjects with blood pressure readings of 145.8/81.1. This reflects a 20% decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. Regarded as a...
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