Coronary artery disease is a cardiovascular condition characterized by the gradual buildup of plaque within the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. This narrowing of the arteries can result in chest pain (angina), heart attacks, and impaired heart function, posing a considerable risk to cardiovascular health. A recent study found that omega-3 fatty acids reduce plaque burden in patients with low-to-moderate coronary artery disease risk. Researchers recruited 106 patients with low-to-moderate coronary artery disease risk who underwent computed tomography angiography (CTA... diet heart disease omega-3 cardiovascular

Parenteral nutrition is a method of delivering essential nutrients intravenously when a person is unable to receive nutrition via the digestive system. The solutions used in parenteral nutrition typically include a balanced mix of macro- and micronutrients to support health and promote recovery. A recent review found that parenteral nutrition solutions containing fish oils reduced the risk of infection and sepsis and shortened hospital stays in patients receiving parenteral nutrition. Researchers reviewed the findings of 47 randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of parenteral ... nutrition omega-3 inflammation immune system

Pregnant women with obesity often experience high levels of inflammation. But a new study shows that omega-3s may reduce inflammation during pregnancy. Women with obesity who took omega-3 fatty acids during their pregnancies experienced a sixfold reduction in C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation. The study involved 49 pregnant women with obesity. Half of the women took an omega-3 supplement providing 800 milligrams of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 1,200 milligrams of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) daily, starting before week 16 of their pregnancies and continuing until delivery. The othe... obesity omega-3 inflammation pregnancy supplements crp

Dr. Axel Montagne discusses blood-brain barrier dysfunction in dementia and early-stage age-related cognitive decline. ... dementia brain omega-3 memory aerobic blood-brain barrier

[toc position='left'] Introduction Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that play critical roles in human health, participating in a wide range of biochemical pathways and processes and modulating the expression of genes throughout the lifespan. Omega-3 fatty acids include plant-derived alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and marine-derived eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), among others. A growing body of evidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acids may prevent or ameliorate symptoms associated with chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease,[ref doi='10.3... cancer depression mortality omega-3 nutrition brain diet aging immune system mental health development intelligence

Vagus nerve stimulation promotes the resolution of inflammation. Inflammation is a necessary component of the body's immune response. But unresolved inflammation is harmful to the body and can promote a wide range of chronic diseases (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24899309/). Findings from a recent study suggest that stimulation of the vagus nerve promotes the resolution of inflammation. The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve. Its name, "vagus," comes from the Latin term for "wandering" – a characteristic of the nerve, which arises in the brain and extends to organs in the neck, chest,... brain inflammation

[toc position='left'] A single layer of epithelial cells lines the entire digestive tract, facilitating the exchange of nutrients between the intestine and the bloodstream. This layer, referred to as the intestinal epithelium, must be permeable to nutrients yet impermeable to pathogens. [tweetbox text='"Increased intestinal permeability (also known as "leaky gut") allows pathogens to leak through the intestinal barrier and pass directly into the bloodstream, promoting inflammation."' tweet='"Increased intestinal permeability (also known as "leaky gut") allows pathogens to leak through the int... intestinal permeability butyrate gut microbiome polyphenol autoimmunity

Dr. Bill Harris discusses the roles that omega-3 fatty acids play in cardiovascular and neurocognitive health. ... omega-3 brain aging heart disease biomarkers inflammation immune system pregnancy mortality polyunsaturated fat

People with the highest combined blood EPA and DHA concentrations were up to 17 percent less likely to die prematurely from all causes. ... omega-3 aging heart disease inflammation mortality

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are essential for human health. They participate in pathways involved in the biosynthesis of hormones that regulate blood clotting and the contraction and relaxation of artery walls. Byproducts of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism, called specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), reduce the inflammation (https://www.jci.org/articles/view/97943) 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. Four families of SPMs h... omega-3 inflammation polyunsaturated fat