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Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children

Neuroscience NewsMarch 30, 2019

The risk of a child being diagnosed with ADHD may be modulated by the mother's diet while pregnant. Analyzing umbilical cord samples, researchers discovered a higher omega-6:omega-3 ratio was associated with an increased risk of ADHD in children during mid-childhood.... Read More...

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Technique Boosts Omega 3 Fatty Acid Levels in Brain 100 Fold

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

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.... Read More...

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Nutrients in Blood Linked to Better Cognition and Brain Connectivity in Older Adults

Neuroscience NewsDecember 21, 2018

Investigating 32 key nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, researcher report aging individuals with more abundant key nutrients in their blood had better functional connectivity and improved cognitive performance than those lacking the nutrients.... Read More...

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Study Firms Up Diet and Depression Link

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

A new study adds to growing evidence that your diet can have significant impact on your mental health. Researchers found people who consumed more fast foods had higher rates of depression than those who consumed a seafood rich diet.... Read More...

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Eating More Fish Could Prevent Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2018

Increasing fish consumption could help to lower the risk of developing Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report. The study reveals the protein parvalbumin can help to prevent the formation of alpha synuclein.... Read More...

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Antioxidants and Amino Acids Could Play Role in Psychosis Treatment

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2018

Researchers report antioxidant supplements and amino acids, such as Taurine, can help to reduce symptoms of psychosis.... Read More...

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Eating Fish May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Neuroscience NewsMarch 2, 2018

A new study reveals eating fish regularly and taking daily fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Researchers report high fish intake is associated with a 45% reduced risk of developing MS.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsMarch 2, 2018

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

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Fish Oil Component Preconditions Vision Cells to Survive Future Injury or Disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2017

Omega 3 fatty acids and DHA can help photoreceptors and RPEs to survive damage or disease, helping to protect vision.... Read More...

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Prenatal Lack of Omegas 3 and 6 Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms as Adults: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2017

RIKEN researchers discover deprivation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids during pregnancy can alter gene expression, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in the offspring.... Read More...

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Understanding How Omega 3 Dampens Inflammatory Reactions

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2017

Researchers from NTNU find new evidence of how omega 3 fatty acids can dampen inflammatory reactions in the body.... Read More...

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via Cannabinoids

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2017

A new study in PNAS reveals how the body converts omega 3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids, which can have anti-inflammatory effects.... Read More...

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Omega 3

Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children

Technique Boosts Omega 3 Fatty Acid Levels in Brain 100 Fold

Nutrients in Blood Linked to Better Cognition and Brain Connectivity in Older Adults

Study Firms Up Diet and Depression Link

Eating More Fish Could Prevent Parkinson’s

Antioxidants and Amino Acids Could Play Role in Psychosis Treatment

Eating Fish May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Risk

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

Fish Oil Component Preconditions Vision Cells to Survive Future Injury or Disease

Prenatal Lack of Omegas 3 and 6 Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms as Adults: Mouse Study

Understanding How Omega 3 Dampens Inflammatory Reactions

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via Cannabinoids