Omega-3 Fatty Acids Associated with Lower Risk of Total Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A significant inverse relationship was shown for DHA, EPA, and DHA+EPA for both total stroke and ischemic stroke (p<0.05). (more…)
Omega-3 Supplementation Improves Clinical Pregnancy Rate in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Multivariable logistic regression findings show that for two women with the same BMI, the odds of becoming pregnant in the omega-3 group was 65-fold higher than the placebo group (p=0.022). (more…)
Combination of Resistance Training and Fish Oil Administration Improves Muscle Strength and Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. An 8-week intervention of twice/week resistance training and three times daily fish oil supplementation significantly improved physical function parameters and decreased TNF-α (-24.6%, p < 0.001) and IL-6 (-10.9%, p = 0.011) levels. (more…)
Omega-3 Improves Lipid Profiles and Neonates with Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. LDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol was significantly lower in babies treated with omega-3 compared to controls (P < 0.05). (more…)
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). (more…)
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 as smoking or alcohol consumption can positively influence the fatty-acids profile. (more…)
Supplementation with Krill Oil Significantly Improves Muscle Function and Size in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month supplementation of 4 g/day of krill oil resulted in an increase in muscle thickness of 3.5% compared to the control. (more…)
Omega Fatty Acid Profile is Associated with Disease Activity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. High serum omega-3 fatty acid pattern was associated with low C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, less high disease activity (DAS28 > 5.1), and less corticosteroid treatment. (more…)
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. (more…)
Optimal Dose Range of EPA/DHA to Improve Blood Pressure
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Most significant changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were observed between 2-3g/d dosage of EPA plus DHA. (more…)
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 severity of chronic headaches. (more…)
Sardines in the Diet Showed a Decrease in Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A one-year sardine-enriched type 2 diabetes preventative diet in an older population with pre-diabetes provided greater protection against developing type 2 diabetes by improving risk factors as compared to a type 2 diabetes preventative diet alone. (more…)
Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids Could Serve as Predictors to All-Cause Mortality
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Four red blood cell fatty acids were found to serve as predictors of all-cause mortality. (more…)
Plasma Levels of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Are Positively Associated with Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that higher levels of plasma n-3 PUFAs may play a key role in maintaining bone health by protecting bone mass and preventing risk of fracture. (more…)
Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acid Associated with Less Subclinical Inflammation, a Marker of Heart Disease in Healthy Men
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study results demonstrate an inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and subclinical inflammation for healthy older men. (more…)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Indices of Vascular Stiffness in Men with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids significantly improved heart rate (p= 0.009) and pulse wave velocity (p= 0.014) in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). (more…)
Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake does not Affect Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that neither vitamin D3 nor marine ω-3 fatty acid supplementation significantly influenced the overall effect on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) incidence or progression. (more…)
Comparison of Vitamin D and Omega-3’s to Strength-Training Exercise for Better Health in Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplementation in combination with an exercise program did not improve blood pressure, fracture rate, infection rate or rate of cognitive decline in the healthy older participants over a 3-year period. (more…)
Serum Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels Associated with Occurrence of Sarcopenia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study found that older participants with a lower serum n-3 level had a significantly higher risk of developing sarcopenia after controlling for potential confounders. (more…)
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 in high risk patients. (more…)
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