Coronary artery disease, a cardiovascular condition characterized by the gradual buildup of plaque within the heart's arteries, is the third leading cause of death worldwide, claiming the lives of nearly 18 million people each year. A recent meta-analysis found that omega-3 fatty acids reduced the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 18 percent and myocardial infarction (heart attack) by 23 percent, underscoring omega-3s' effectiveness as an adjunct therapy for coronary artery disease. The investigators analyzed the findings of 12 studies involving more than 29,000 people with coronar... heart disease cholesterol omega-3 triglycerides cardiovascular
Read moreTreatment strategies for cardiovascular disease that reduce inflammation are an important area of research. The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) both reduce inflammation by decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing anti-inflammatory compounds, although EPA may be more cardioprotective. In a recent report, investigators tested the effects of EPA and DHA supplementation on vascular inflammation, a mediator of atherosclerosis. In epidemiological research, higher fish consumption is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and de... omega-3 cardiovascular
Read moreSaturated fatty acid intake induces inflammation in the hypothalamus that can eventually lead to apoptosis of hypothalamic neurons and subsequent loss of the control of caloric intake and energy expenditure. The overall health of hypothalamic neurons requires their regular renewal, a process known as neurogenesis, which is impaired in obesity (https://www.jci.org/articles/view/43134). Findings from a 2016 study showed that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), increased hypothalamic neurogenesis in mice. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid found in the human brain ... brain obesity omega-3 bdnf
Read moreNutrition is essential for a child's development and lifelong health. Early nutritional shortfalls are associated with impaired neurological development and growth. Findings from a new study indicate that blood levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid, predict how well children concentrate and learn. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human health. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid found in the human brain and the meat of fatty fish. It plays a key role in the development of eye and nerve tissues and is essential for normal brain function in humans. Dietary sources of ... brain omega-3 development
Read moreA small clinical trial found that eating fatty fish high in omega-3 such as salmon twice a week for six months reduced asthma symptoms and reduced bronchial inflammation by 14 units in children. The children in the omega-3 group eating fish twice a week also had a significant reduction in medication use compared to children in the control group. Fatty fish is rich in EPA and DHA, which can inhibit cyclooxygenase and lipo-oxygenase enzyme activity, and also decrease pro-inflammatory mediators that play a role in asthma. ... omega-3 inflammation
Read moreTwo randomized placebo-controlled trials found that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids (1.2 g/day) improved mood, cognitive functioning and reduced psychosis in high-risk adolescents compared to placebo. The finding that treatment with fish oil may prevent or at least delay the onset of psychotic disorder gives hope that there may be alternatives to antipsychotics for the first psychotic episode. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to be very safe even when used in relatively high doses, and except for gastrointestinal symptoms like fishy eructation, they are free of clinically relevant ... brain omega-3 behavior
Read moreWomen in the lowest quintile of omega-3 serum levels during first and second trimesters had 10 times higher risk of early preterm birth when compared with women in the three highest quintiles. Women in the second lowest quintile had 2.7 times higher risk of preterm birth compared with women in the three highest quintiles. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids but many pregnant women are afraid of eating fish because of mercury. A 2015 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study showed that eating omega-3 fatty acids from fish actually protects the brain from the toxic effects of mer... omega-3 pregnancy
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