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“This study also found that a high prenatal n-6:n-3 ratio concentration in the cord plasma is associated with ADHD symptoms during childhood and this association may be driven by low DHA concentrations. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that makes up ~30% of the lipids found in the brain.”

“The authors of the meta-analysis evaluated evidence gleaned from 40 randomized clinical trials investigating the effects of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) on cardiovascular outcomes in more than 135,000 people.”

“Byproducts of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism, called specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), reduce the inflammation that drives many chronic diseases. Findings from a new clinical study suggest that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation increases blood levels of SPMs up to 24 hours after ingestion.”

“If these findings replicate and translate into practice, omega-3 supplementation could become a practical component of cardiovascular risk reduction in dialysis patients. In episode #68, Dr. Bill Harris and I discuss the roles of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular and neurocognitive health.”

“A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial finds omega-3 supplementation for 6 months reduces disruptive and aggressive behavior in children compared to those given placebo.”

“Cannabinoids (found in marijuana) are also are produced naturally by the body from omega-3 fatty acids where they fight inflammation. A new study in animal tissue finds a series of metabolic reactions that convert omega-3 fatty acids into cannabinoids that have anti-inflammatory benefits but without the psychotropic high.”

“Omega-3 fatty acids exert robust anti-inflammatory properties due to their formation of specialized pro-resolving molecules (SPMs), a broad class of metabolites that resolve inflammation. Learn more about SPMs in this clip featuring Dr. Bill Harris.”

“Omega-3 and vitamin B12 supplementation in rats increased nerve growth factor (NGF), which helps grow new brain cells and boosts acetylcholine levels and improved cognitive performance after 2 generations in rats.”

“Investigators tested 168 metabolites, seven metabolomic aging clocks, and 24 metabolomic disease-risk scores. DHA and total omega-3 levels increased nominally, even though the multivitamin contained no omega-3 fatty acids, and the usual rise in creatinine was blunted.”

“Flaxseed oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a precursor to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid critical for infant brain and eye development. A recent study found that supplementing the diets of lactating women with flaxseed oil altered the levels of some omega-3 fatty acids in breast milk, plasma, and red blood cells but not DHA.”