Benefits of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids

Latest Research and Articles

Long-term Fatty Fish Consumption and Renal Cell Carcinoma Incidence in Women

Our study suggests that consumption of fatty fish may reduce the occurrence of Renal Cell Carcinoma in women.

Omega-3 and Pregnancy

Learn about the benefits of Omega-3 in pregnant women.

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be effective for relieving neck and low back pain.

Here's an alternative to NSAIDs, the effective therapy for both acute and chronic nonspecific neck and back pain. Unfortunately, extreme complications, including gastric ulcers, bleeding, and heart problems are associated with their use.

An alternative treatment with fewer side effects that also reduces the inflammatory response and thereby reduces pain is omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) found in fish oil.

The effectiveness of omega-3 EFAs in rheumatoid and even osteoarthritis has been demonstrated time and again.

Source: Neurology 2006;65:326-331.

Fish Oil: A Far Safer Alternative Than Eating Fish

Avoid mercury poisoning and pesticide contamination by using supplements.

Omega-3s Inhibit Bone Loss

Intake of omega-3 fatty polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) slows loss of bone mineral density (BMD) associated with aging, according to a clinical trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition (95, 3:462-68, 2006).

Fish Oil Inhibits Atherosclerosis

AARHUS, Denmark--A diet including omega-3-rich fish oil had anti-atherosclerotic effects in low density lipoprotein receptor-deficient (LDLR) mice, according to a study in Atherosclerosis (184, 1:78-85, 2006).

Omega-3 for Allergic, Asthmatic Children

Omega 3 may be beneficial for children suffering from allergies and asthma.

Breast Cancer and Omega 3

The Journal of Internal Medicine reports on how Omega 3 successfully inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells.

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and cardiac arrhythmia

Daily omega-3 fatty acid supplementation prevents a decline in heart rate variability associated with indoor exposure to fine particulate matter, a common air pollutant.

Fish oil tests to improve scale of learning

FISH oil supplements will be tested on a group of schoolchildren with learning and behavioural difficulties. Researchers want to know if the brain-boosting omega-3 supplements can improve the disorders. Studies have shown it can improve memory, mood...

Depression and essential fatty acids

Depression is the most common serious brain disease in the US, affecting more than 23 million adults each year. A lack of omega-3 may be a significant cause, but an excess of omega-6 -- prevalent in our modern diets -- may have even more to do with it!