Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that there is an inverse association between plasma polyunsaturated fatty acid levels and depression and anxiety in adults. Depression is a chronic, recurrent condition that affects over 15% of people during their...
The Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Flaxseed oil, used for centuries as a medicine, contains omega-3 fatty acids and several bioactive compounds, giving it significant health benefits. Flaxseed oil, also called linseed oil, has been used for household tasks and medicinal...
Bilberry and Fish Oil Supplementation Shown to Improve Severe Dry Eyes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results conclude that supplementing with bilberry and fish oil saw improvements in both signs and symptoms of severe dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye disorders, affecting an estimated 16 million...
Higher Omega-3 Intake Linked to Reduced Severity of Chronic Pain
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher oily fish consumption was associated with reduced pain incidence and worsening over 5 years for every 25 g/day increment (1.5 servings/week). Chronic pain is a common, complex, and distressing problem, which has a...
Flaxseed Reduces Diastolic and Systolic Blood Pressure in Adults with Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this meta-analysis of 33 trials with 2427 subjects using a dose-response analysis indicated a trend to a significant impact of flaxseed dosage on systolic blood pressure (Pnon-linear) = 0.04). Cardiovascular events...
Nigella Sativa Oil Improves Recovery in Patients with COVID-19
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 63% of patients in treatment group compared to 35% control recovered within 14-day trial period (p<0.01). Since its inception, the coronavirus has affected the world population by significantly inhibiting day-to- day...
Medium Chain Triglycerides Improve Muscular Strength in Elderly Individuals with Sarcopenia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A three -month supplementation with medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) significantly improved muscular strength in elderly participants. Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscular tissue causing loss in muscular strength and...
Effect of High-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids vs Corn Oil In High Cardiovascular Risk Patients
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study, which found a significant increase in atrial fibrillation in participants who consumed omega-3 carboxylic acid (CA), does not support the use of this omega-3 fatty acid formulation to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events...
Effects of N-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Elderly Patients following Myocardial Infarction
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The OMEMI trial found that treatment with 1.8 g n-3 PUFAs daily for 2 years did not reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events or all cause death in elderly patients with a recent acute myocardial infarct (MI). Studies have shown an...
Natural Coconut Fatty Acids Demonstrate Greater Efficacy Then Standard Insect Repellent
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The medium chain fatty acids, caprylic, capric and lauric, found in coconut oil exhibited significantly superior repellency than DEET against mosquitoes, biting flies, bed bugs, and ticks. Blood-sucking insects, including...
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