Fish Oil

Plasma Omega-3 Fatty Acids Predict Mortality in Cardiovascular Health Study

Omega-3 PUFA as Biomarkers: Plasma Levels Predict Mortality, CV Events in CHS Analysis Steve Stiles Apr 03, 2013 Full Story:  http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781894 BOSTON — The highest levels of plasma phospholipid omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), as measured in >2500 older adults initially without coronary heart disease or a history of stroke, predicted the lowest mortality in […]

Fish Oil Shows Benefits in RA

Published: Oct 2, 2013 | Updated: Oct 2, 2013 By Nancy Walsh Full Story:  http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/42007 Action Points Note that this small randomized trial demonstrated that fish oil, in addition to standard therapy, increased the remission rate in new-onset rheumatoid arthritis. Be aware that larger studies in other populations will be needed to validate the use […]

Taking omega-3 fish oil supplements may increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer by 70%

By Fiona Macrae for the Daily Mail 21:00 10 Jul 2013 Supplement was also increased low-grade prostate cancer risk by 44% One theory is that pills may dampen down the immune system Omega-3 fish oils are one of the most popular supplements in the UK Fish-oil supplements credited with a range of health benefits could […]

Could Fish Oil Bolster Insulin Sensitivity?

Published: May 22, 2013 | Updated: May 22, 2013 By Kristina Fiore , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points In this study, the long-chain fatty acids found in fish oil moderately increased levels of the hormone adiponectin, which could have protective effects on insulin sensitivity. Note that the findings suggest the need for additional studies […]

No Benefit for Aging Eyes with More Antioxidants

Published: May 5, 2013 | Updated: May 6, 2013 By Crystal Phend , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Adding lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil to daily multivitamin supplements doesn’t boost prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts in high-risk individuals. Note that none of the additions to the base antioxidant supplements were […]

Fish Oil and Heart Disease – From Medscape Cardiology 2013

Expert Perspective Omega-3: Fishing Out the Recent Evidence – With Video of JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH CVD Benefits in Fish Oil: Is EPA the Pearl? Fish Oils to Prevent Heart Disease The News Behind the Debate Fish Oil in Patients at High CVD Risk Other Recent Studies on Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plasma n-3 PUFA […]

Suggests Increase in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Leads to Reduced Risk in Progression to GA

RESEARCH · March 7, 2013 ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate associations between dietary omega-3 fatty acids and other fat intake, genes related to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and progression to geographic atrophy (GA). Design: Observational analysis of a prospective cohort. Participants: A total of 2531 individuals from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study, among which 525 eyes progressed to GA and 4165 […]

Fighting Vision Loss With Food

Laura A. Stokowski November 27, 2012 Online SlideShow The Impact of Vision Loss Vision loss on a grand scale would have a far-reaching impact on society. Yet, if we continue in the direction we are headed now, we could be facing a future in which a large segment of the population suffers vision loss from […]

Natural anti-inflammatory agents for pain relief – Full Text

Surg Neurol Int. 2010; 1: 80. Published online Dec 13, 2010. doi: 10.4103/2152-7806.73804 PMCID: PMC3011108 Natural anti-inflammatory agents for pain relief Joseph C. Maroon Abstract The use of both over-the-counter and prescription nonsteroidal medications is frequently recommended in a typical neurosurgical practice. But persistent long-term use safety concerns must be considered when prescribing these medications […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy

Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Fall; 1(4): 162–169. PMCID: PMC2621042 James A Greenberg, MD Abstract Omega-3 fatty acids are essential and can only be obtained from the diet. The requirements during pregnancy have not been established, but likely exceed that of a nonpregnant state. Omega-3 fatty acids are critical for fetal neurodevelopment and may be important […]