This study's aim was to determine the optimal DHA concentration in term formula for supporting brain development in infants. This was a double-masked, randomized, controlled, prospective trial. A total of 181 infants were enrolled at 1-9 days of age and…
Studies have demonstrated associations between omega-3s, omega-6s, and body mass index. In this study, the levels of omega-3 in pregnancy were studied for their effect on weight retention after childbirth, which can contribute to long-term obesity. 653 pregnant women were…
Omega-3 fatty acids are a promising treatment for postpartum depression because of evidence from clinical trials, the advantage in safety, and their anti-inflammatory and cognitive health effects. In this meta-analysis, omega-3 fatty acids, DHA, and EPA were analyzed in women…
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy disease characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most frequently the liver and kidneys. Fish oil, rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, is known to reduce fasting and postprandial triglycerides…
Fish oil is rich in the omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA, which have consistently shown benefits in clinical research for conditions like ADHD, depression, memory loss, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's. DHA, in particular, showed performance improvements in standardized tests,…
In an analysis of 36 randomized trials, including 22 double-blind in design, supplementation with omega 3 fish oil reduced systolic blood pressure by 2.1 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 1.6 mm Hg. The blood pressure lowering effect was…
Study participants (70,495) were members of a cohort study (the Vitamins and Lifestyle Study) who were residents of Washington State aged 50–76 years at the start of the study (2000–2002). Participants were followed for mortality through 2006 (3,051 deaths). Higher…
The Landmark Dietary Supplement Study performed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley studied 278 men and women who took multiple dietary supplements for at least 20 years and compared them to 778 people who took either no supplements…
