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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.

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.

Posted on Mon, 22 Oct 12

Omega-3 for a bigger, better brain?

A clinical study involving 281 people aged 65 years or older has found that omega-3 fatty acids may prevent brain degeneration with age.

Posted on Fri, 1 Jun 12

Fish oil counters air pollution

Live in a city? Well, your chances of heart disease are higher because of the air pollution but a fish oil supplement can counter that.

Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 12

Omega-3 for bipolar disorder

Studies of omega-3 for bipolar disorder have produced mixed results however a new analysis of the collective data has found that overall there is strong evidence of a beneficial effect.

Posted on Mon, 20 Feb 12

Omega-3 relieves menstrual cramps and pain

While many women pop an anti-inflammatory drugs for menstrual pain a safer option is popping a daily fish oil capsule.

Tag Search - "Omega 3"

Interpreting research on omega-3 supplements for heart disease prevention

Healthy brains work even better with omega-3

Omega-3 for a bigger, better brain?

Fish oil counters air pollution

Omega-3 for bipolar disorder

Omega-3 relieves menstrual cramps and pain