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Krill oil: bad for heart health?
Posted on Sun, 5 Jul 15

Krill oil: bad for heart health?

Krill oil is often sold as a superior alternative to fish oil but studies supporting it are lacking and a new report suggests it may have adverse effects.

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Omega-3 improves behavior in children, and their parents
Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 14

Omega-3 improves behavior in children, and their parents

A study has found important improvements in child behavioral problems after fish oil supplements, but perhaps not in the way you would expect.

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How much omega-3 do you need?
Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 14

How much omega-3 do you need?

Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be vital for good health, reduce the risk of several chronic diseases and can even treat illness, but how much do you need each day?

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Fish oil rivals medication for high blood pressure
Posted on Sun, 30 Mar 14

Fish oil rivals medication for high blood pressure

A large analysis of 70 clinical studies has demonstrated a powerful and important blood pressure lowering effect of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA that rivals medication.

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Interpreting research on omega-3 supplements for heart disease prevention
Posted on Sun, 10 Nov 13

Interpreting research on omega-3 supplements for heart disease prevention

A number of reviews of the role on omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease have been published with conflicting conclusions and generated news headlines such as More Evidence That Omega-3 Supplements Don't Work. But are supplements really of no benefit? The answer provides interesting insight into nutritional science.

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Healthy brains work even better with omega-3
Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 12

Healthy brains work even better with omega-3

Nutrients in food can have a profound effect on mental function and for the first time a study has shown that omega-3 fatty acids boost working memory, which is critical for reasoning and problem solving.

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