Aggressive behaviors, such as hitting, yelling, or threatening, can cause physical or emotional harm to others. Research indicates that poor nutrition may contribute to these behaviors, suggesting that dietary interventions could be helpful strategies for reducing them. A recent review and meta-analysis found that omega-3s can reduce aggressive behaviors by as much as 28 percent in children and adults. Researchers analyzed the findings of 29 randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of omega-3s on behavior. The trials included more than 3,900 participants and involved children and... nutrition diet omega-3 behavior mental health
Read moreStatins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S., with more than 92 million users reported in 2018. Although the drugs are generally effective, nearly 22 percent of statin users with cardiovascular disease will experience a major adverse cardiovascular event within five years of drug initiation – a phenomenon known as "residual risk." Findings from a recent meta-analysis indicate that combined statin-omega-3 therapy markedly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and improves lipid and inflammatory markers. Researchers analyzed the findings of 14 randomized cont... heart disease cholesterol omega-3 drug mortality cardiovascular
Read morePeople who undergo radiation therapy for head and neck cancers often experience oral mucositis – inflammation and ulceration of the mouth and throat that makes speaking, chewing, and swallowing difficult. They also demonstrate alterations in the population of the microbes that typically inhabit the mouth – a condition called dysbiosis. However, a recent study found that people who took omega-3 fatty acids before receiving radiation therapy experienced fewer symptoms of oral mucositis than those receiving conventional therapy. The study involved 34 patients with head and neck cancer who were a... cancer microbiome omega-3 inflammation
Read moreHaving higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids in midlife is linked with greater brain volume and better cognitive function, potentially reducing the risk of cognitive decline later in life, new research finds. The fatty acids may also protect the brain against white matter hyperintensities – areas in the brain that often indicate cerebral small blood vessel disease (https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/small-vessel-disease), a risk factor for dementia. Researchers measured the red blood cell concentrations of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) of more than 2,100 mi... brain aging omega-3
Read moreAnimal research. From the article: > The study compared the effectiveness of emulsions with two omega-3 fatty acids -- DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) -- as well as optimal doses and therapeutic window. The researchers found that DHA provided protection while EPA did not. The therapeutic window ranged from 90 minutes prior to several hours after with the optimal window for treatment 0 -- 2 hours. Prior work: > Dr. Bazan's group at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence has increasingly shown that DHA is a potentially powerful treatment for stroke... brain omega-3 stroke
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