Latest omega-3 fatty acid news and research. http://www.omega-3-health-benefits.com/omega-3-fatty-acid-news.html 2012-02-07T23:56:20+01:00 http://www.omega-3-health-benefits.com http://www.omega-3-health-benefits.com/images/rss_logo.gif text/html 2007-10-25T23:23:22+01:00 http://aje.oxfordjournals.org American Journal of Epidemiology http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=80884-omega-colorectal-cancer-meta-analysis Fish oil, which contains high-levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, have been shown to cut incidences of colon cancer by 12 percent according to a meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Furthermore, for each extra 100 g of fish consumed the incidence of colon cancer was reduced an additional 3 percent. However, fears about polluted waters and fish with high levels of pollutants, such as, mercury have made the option of omega-3 fish oil supplements an attractive alternative. text/html 2007-10-15T03:15:39+01:00 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com Medical News Today http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/85448.php Omega-3 fatty acids seem to significantly reduce allergies in children. A study from Linkoping University in Sweden looked at one year olds whose mothers consumed high-dose fish oil supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The results, of the double blind study, showed that these children had fewer than half of as many allergic reactions to eggs than the placebo group. Eggs were used in the study because allergic reactions to eggs in children have been shown to have a strong correlation with developing allergic disorders like eczema and asthma later in life. text/html 2007-10-05T02:11:33+01:00 http://www.reuters.com Reuters http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=healthNews&storyid=2007-10-04T131129Z_01_N04291903_RTRUKOC_0_US-FISH-PREGNANCY.xml Woman who are trying to get pregnant, currently are pregnant or are breast-feeding should eat 12 ounces of fish a week in a recent recommendation by experts. Evidence is showing that the omega-3 fatty acids help both the women and their babies. The omega-3s help prevent postpartum depression for the mother and help the babies who need the omega-3 DHA and EPA for brain and motor skill development. Pharmaceutical grade omega-3 fatty acid fish oil supplements also provide DHA and EPA and reduce some of the dangers from mecury and other contaminats found in fish. text/html 2007-09-29T04:05:33+01:00 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com Medical News Today http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/83882.php Researchers reported that consuming omega-3 fatty acids either from fish or fish oil supplements can lower the chance of children, who are at high risk, of developing Type 1 diabetes by 55 percent. text/html 2007-09-25T04:01:00+01:00 http://www.vancouversun.com The Vancouver Sun http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/arts/story.html?id=ce617a6d-0e67-415c-ba2e-e04d4eb97c83 Omega-3 fish oil supplements can benefit dogs and cats. Omega-3 fatty acids were first given to pets by veterinarians to treat allergies. Current research supports omega-3 fatty acids for other pet conditions. These include kidney disease, pet arthritis, high cholesterol in pets, itching relief from pet skin conditions, atopic dermatitis, and allergy-related skin conditions. Pet fish oil supplements are available from Nordic Naturals, Animal Essentials, along with other sources. text/html 2007-09-20T05:05:41+01:00 http://www.uow.edu.au University of Wollongong http://media.uow.edu.au/releases/UOW036240.html A new Australian study reported that children should be eating five times more fish and other food rich in omega-3s than they are consuming now. Scientific research is continually uncovering major roles for long chain Omega-3s in growth and development, cardiovascular disease, mental and behavioural health, diabetes and inflammatory diseases. In addition, it's recommended that omega-3 fatty acids be used in combination to traditional treatment of children with developmental brain disorders and learning disabilities such as ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. text/html 2007-08-17T05:03:24+01:00 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17685742&ordinalpos=34&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, July 2007 http://www.canada.com/cityguides/winnipeg/info/story.html?id=8c8486ac-efcf-4097-83d0-a817a28461a9 The results of a major review of published research that looked at depression and bipolar disorder suggest that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may have significant antidepressant effects. There's been growing in using omega-3s for treatment-resistant depression, childhood depression, and postpartum depression. The results of previous studies have been mixed but many scientist feel that this may be due to publication bias and poor methodologies. text/html 2007-06-22T14:08:47+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/ Reuters http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19372566/ Pregnant woman consume significant levels of omega-3 fatty acids either from fish or fish oil supplements have sharper problem-solving skills and higher IQs in infancy. This is according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. text/html 2007-01-02T20:07:47+01:00 http://www.mayoclinic.com Mayo Clinic Staff http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/omega-3/HB00087 Omega-3 fatty acids that are in fish and also in fish oil supplements are good for your heart. Learn from a specialist with the Mayo Clinic how omega-3 fatty acids can greatly benefit heart-health.