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·June 24, 2021·5 min read

A Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as Smoking

People with lower EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes, which correlates to lower scores on the Omega-3 index, were found to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and ultimately a decrease in lifespan compared to those who scored higher on the omega-3 index.

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·June 11, 2021·4 min read

An Omega-3 That’s Poison for Tumors

Commonly associated with helping improve brain function, the omega 3 fatty acid DHA may have another, previously unknown benefit. A new study reports DHA and other related fatty acids may help slow the development of cancerous tumors.

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·June 3, 2021·3 min read

Fish Oil Taken During Pregnancy Boosts Brain Function in Children at Age 10

At age ten, children whose mothers took fish oil supplements during pregnancy were more efficient at problem-solving tasks and had better attentional focus than those whose mothers just took folic acid or no supplements at all.

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·May 31, 2021·4 min read

Low Levels of Omega-3 Associated With Higher Risk of Psychosis

Adolescents with higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids in their blood had a decreased risk of developing psychosis as they entered into early adulthood. At the age of 24, those with psychosis had lower levels of DHA than those without the disorder.

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·March 24, 2021·4 min read

DHA Supplement May Offset Impact of Maternal Stress on Unborn Males

DHA supplements have long been recommended for pregnant women to assist in healthy fetal development. A new study finds DHA supplements can also reverse the impact of early prenatal stress on developing male babies.

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·December 17, 2020·5 min read

Fish Oil Supplements Don’t Raise Bad Cholesterol

Study finds no strong evidence that omega-3 fish oils containing DHA raises LDL-C in those with high triglyceride levels.

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·December 7, 2020·5 min read

Fish Oil Omega-3s EPA and Dha Work Differently on Chronic Inflammation

DHA may be more effective at reducing chronic inflammation than EPA.

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·August 7, 2020·4 min read

Key to Dialogue Between Brain Cells to Protect Against Stroke Discovered

DHA treatment reduced the size of the damaged brain area and initiated a repair mechanism in animal models of stroke. DHA affected the levels of MANF and TREM2, two proteins critical for communication between brain cells.

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·June 11, 2020·3 min read

Adult stem cell study shows fish oil may help with depression

Using patient-derived adult stem cells, researchers found fish oil created an antidepressant response.

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·January 18, 2020·4 min read

Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

The gene Elovl2 appears to play a significant role in age-associated functional and anatomical aging in mouse retinas. The finding has direct implications for age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration. When the expression of the gene was boosted, age-related visual function improved.

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·January 8, 2019·5 min read

Technique Boosts Omega 3 Fatty Acid Levels in Brain 100 Fold

Adding a lysophospholipid form of EPA, LPC-EPA, to the diet increased omega 3 fatty acid levels up to 100 fold in the brains of mice, researchers report. The amount required for the boost in Omega 3 levels is less than a milligram a day. In humans, researchers report, the equivalent is less than a quarter of a gram of LPC-EPA per day to have the same effect.

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·March 2, 2018·3 min read

Omega Fish Oils Don’t Improve Reading or Memory Skills in School Children

Contrary to previous findings, researchers report Omega 3 fatty acids do not help improve reading, learning and memory skills in school aged children.

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