FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 12, 2021·3 min readMigraines Caused by Alterations in Metabolite LevelsResearchers have identified causal genetic links to three blood metabolite levels that increase migraine risks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 7, 2021·4 min readOmega 3 Intake Linked to Stable Memory Function in Alzheimer’s PatientsSmall scale study reveals Omega 3 supplements stabilized memory function in adults with Alzheimer's disease. Those who did not take omega-3 supplements showed a deterioration in memory function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2021·5 min readA Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as SmokingPeople 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 16, 2021·6 min readOmega-3s May Hold Key to Unlocking Blood-Brain BarrierA new imaging study reveals how the MFSD2A transporter protein provides a gateway for omega-3 fatty acids to enter the brain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 11, 2021·4 min readAn Omega-3 That’s Poison for TumorsCommonly 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 3, 2021·3 min readFish Oil Taken During Pregnancy Boosts Brain Function in Children at Age 10At 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 31, 2021·4 min readLow Levels of Omega-3 Associated With Higher Risk of PsychosisAdolescents 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 15, 2021·3 min readAdding Omega-3 Based Medication to Statins May Lower Stroke RiskAdding icosapent ethyl, a triglyceride-lowering medication that is high in the omega 3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, in combination with statins helped to reduce stroke risk by 36% in those with cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 18, 2021·3 min readOmega-3 Supplements May Reduce Muscle Soreness After ExerciseTaking omega-3 supplements may help to reduce muscle soreness following exercise. Researchers found omega-3 reduced inflammation and decreased muscle damage post exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 17, 2020·5 min readFish Oil Supplements Don’t Raise Bad CholesterolStudy finds no strong evidence that omega-3 fish oils containing DHA raises LDL-C in those with high triglyceride levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2020·5 min readFish Oil Omega-3s EPA and Dha Work Differently on Chronic InflammationDHA may be more effective at reducing chronic inflammation than EPA.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2020·4 min readOffspring of Mice Fed Imbalanced Diets Shown to Be Neurologically ‘Programmed’ for ObesityPrenatal diet could increase the risk of unhealthy eating and obesity in the offspring, a new study reports. Pregnant mice fed high omega-6 and low omega-3 diets were more likely to have offspring that were more inclined to consume hyper-caloric foods, increasing their risk of obesity.Read More
