Health Tip: Understanding Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Title: Health Tip: Understanding Omega-3 Fatty AcidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/22/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - October 22, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Omtryg (Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters A Capsules) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - October 15, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Vitamins, omega-3 supplements may improve autism symptoms
(Reuters Health) - Children with autism who take supplements of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids may have fewer symptoms than kids who don't, a research review suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Omega-3 fish oil supplements may lower heart attack risk
An updated, pooled analysis of trial data links daily omega-3 fish oil supplements to lower risk of heart attack and death from cardiovascular disease. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 3, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Marine Omega-3 Supplements May Lower CVD Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2019 -- Marine omega-3 supplementation seems to lower the risk for myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality, total CHD events, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, and total CVD events, according to a review... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 1, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Taking fish oil supplements reduces risk of fatal heart attack by 8%, study suggests
Although research on omega-3 fish oil supplements effects on heart health have varied, a Harvard University study of 120,000 people found it protects against hear attacks but not strokes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Omega-3s Recommended as Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depression Omega-3s Recommended as Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depression
A clinical practice guideline recommends that clinicians consider omega-3 fatty acids as adjunctive therapy for patients with major depression. (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - September 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Omega-3's: A place in performance sport?
This webinar aims to critically evaluate the scientific literature that examines the role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFA) in improving athlete performance. Specifically, the contexts of promoting muscle adaptation, energy metabolism, muscle recovery and injury prevention (e.g. muscle loss during immobilisation, or concussion) will be discussed. In brief, this webinar argues that n-3PUFA ingestion may have benefits in promoting recovery from muscle damaging exercise and improving endurance capacity by reducing the oxygen cost of exercise. Although there is insufficient evidence to support the claim tha...
Source: The Nutrition Society - September 18, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Anonymous Source Type: news
Omega-3: The treatment in search of an illness makes a comeback
Researchers have renewed interest in omega-3 supplements despite years of research that shows they have little to no health benefit. The latest meta-analysis finds it could alleviate some of the symptoms of depression in adults. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Grilled salmon on sourdough bread
Salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat that may be beneficial to your heart. (Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - September 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Metabolites May Predict Lung Injury in 9/11 First Responders
Firefighters who didn't develop obstructive airway disease after the World Trade Center attacks had higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and other factors that hint at possible protective effects of... (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - September 3, 2019 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
Vitamins for Depression
In trying to cope with the debilitating symptoms of depression, people often turn to vitamins, supplements, herbs, or home remedies first. And it’s no wonder — such efforts to alleviate symptoms are often far less expensive and easier to obtain. For some, it may be a part of their rationalization that their depression “isn’t all that bad,” if it can be treated with vitamins and supplements.
Many people find relief in taking vitamins and supplements for depression. It is also one of the most well-researched topics, so we know what the science has to say about the efficacy of such treatments. Bu...
Source: Psych Central - September 3, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Depression Diet & Nutrition General Medications Miscellaneous Drugs supplements for depression vitamins for depression Source Type: news
What is the Dosing of CBD Oil?
Discussion
Cannabis sativa makes small fruits which are usually named “seeds” although they are not technically a seed. Hemp oil is derived from the hemp seeds by cold-pressing or other means of macerating or squashing the seeds. Cold pressed oil is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids including various omega-3 and linolenic acids and antioxidants. It is used by some people for its nutritional value and “[a]ccording to an old legend, Buddha (Prince Siddharta Gautama) founder of Buddism, was able to survive eating only one hemp seed each day for six years.” The seeds themselves do not contain any psyc...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 2, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What side effects can fish oil cause?
Fish oil supplements contain healthful omega-3 fatty acids. These dietary fats are available in fresh fish, as well, but too many may lead to unwanted or even dangerous side effects. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Fish Oil Supplements Show No Benefits for Diabetes
Taking fish oil supplements has no benefit in preventing or treating Type 2 diabetes, a large review of studies found. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Diabetes Oils and Fats Omega-3 Fatty Acids Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies Source Type: news
