An analysis of data from past studies indicates that increased omega-3 fatty acid intake during pregnancy (from supplementation and/or diet) may reduce the risk of preterm birth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, November 2018 … [Read more...]
Omega-3s May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Among Obese Women
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports that women with dense breast tissue have a four to six times increased risk of developing breast cancer. Now, a randomized clinical trial involving 266 postmenopausal women has found an association between … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Benefit Bipolar Disorder
Individuals with bipolar disorder tend to have lower plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids. Because omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in brain cell communication and are a major player in immune and inflammatory systems, researchers … [Read more...]
Diet: Omega-3 Intake & Young Adults
For the first time, scientists have studied the effects of Omega-3 supplementation on young adults (ages 18-25). After 6 months of supplementation, subjects were able to improve their working memory (used for reason and comprehension) despite the … [Read more...]