A comparative study of effects of omega-3 Fatty acids, alpha lipoic Acid and vitamin e in type 2 diabetes mellitus Udupa A Abstract BACKGROUND: Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by abnormal lipid and glucose metabolism. Various modes of adjuvant therapy have been advocated to ameliorate insulin resistance. AIM: This study was intended to […]
Baek D, Park Y. Abstract Associations between n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), inflammation, oxidative stress and the risk of depression have been suggested. We hypothesize that erythrocyte n-3 PUFAs are inversely associated with biomarkers for inflammation and oxidative stress in Koreans with and without depression. Study participants comprised 80 cases diagnosed with depression based on […]
Consumption of tuna or other broiled or baked fish, but not fried fish, is associated with fewer subclinical brain abnormalities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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 […]
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 […]
Reference: “Clinical effects of diet supplementation with DHA in pediatric patients suffering from cystic fibrosis,” Leggieri E, De Biase RV, et al, Minerva Pediatr, 2013 Aug; 65(4): 389-98. (Address: Centro Fibrosi Cistica Regione Lazio, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. E-mail: emanuela.leggieri@gmail.com ). Summary: In a study involving pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis, supplementation with the omega-3 […]
Pauline Anderson Sep 26, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/811734 Intake of omega-3 fatty acids may not protect cognition, a new study suggests. In contrast to some past research, researchers report that after adjustment for confounding factors, red blood cell (RBC) levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) were not significantly associated with baseline cognitive function or cognitive change […]
May A. Beydoun Abstract Evidence that depressive symptoms are inversely related to n–3 (ω3) fatty acids is growing among United States adults. We assessed whether self-reported depressive symptoms were inversely associated with n–3 fatty acid intakes by using a cross-sectional study in 1746 adults (aged 30–65 y) in Baltimore City, MD (2004–2009). The 20-item Center […]
Fish Consumption in Infancy and Development of Allergic Disease Up to Age 12 Y Research August 23, 2013 http://www.practiceupdate.com/journalscan/4196 Am J Clin Nutr 2013 Jun 01;97(6)1324-1330, J Magnusson, I Kull, H Rosenlund, N Håkansson, A Wolk, E Melén, M Wickman, A Bergström http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/97/6/1324.abstract TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Can fish consumption in infancy lower allergic disease in adolescents? […]
Monday, August 12, 2013 by: John Phillip (NaturalNews) Medical researchers have become increasingly aware that many chronic illnesses ranging from cardiovascular disease and cancer to dementia and arthritis are fueled by excess cellular inflammation. Systemic inflammation creates an environment that is conducive to genetic alterations and can lead to immune system dysfunction as macrophages, normally […]
Vinay Kumar Gupta Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research Year : 2013 | Month : 07 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 7 | Page : 1347 – 1351 Full Text Journal Reference Abstract Objective: To evaluate whether the concomitant consumption of Cod liver oil can reduce the daily dose of Diclofenac Sodium and […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Risk and Prevention Study Collaborative Group May 9, 2013 N Engl J Med 2013; 368:1800-1808 Abstract BACKGROUND Trials have shown a beneficial effect of n−3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with a previous myocardial infarction or heart failure. We evaluated the potential benefit of such therapy in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]