Omega-3s cross blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s patients

The blood-brain barrier protects the brain from harmful chemicals in the blood, but it also blocks drugs from reaching it. However, researchers have suggested that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can cross this barrier in Alzheimer’s patients, influencing markers for the disease and inflammation.

Improving fatty acid composition of rainbow trout

The health benefits of consuming omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids such as EPA and DHA are well established. The primary sources of these fatty acids in the human diet are through fish and seafood. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, are studying new methods of improving the fatty acid composition of farmed fish…

For Protection Against Liver Disease, Some Omega-3 Oils Are Better Than Others

Research at Oregon State University has found that one particular omega-3 fatty acid has a powerful effect in preventing liver inflammation and fibrosis – common problems that are steadily rising along with the number of Americans who are overweight…

A Biological Effect Of Aging May Be Slowed By Omega-3 Supplements

Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests…

Inflammation Reduced In Overweight Older Adults By Omega-3

New research shows that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that regular use of these supplements could help protect against and treat certain illnesses…

DHA Fish Oils Same As Placebo For Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report that those with mild/moderate Alzhimer’s Disease symptoms who received omega-3 DHA fatty acid (docosahexaenoic acid) over an 18-month period experienced the same rates of cognitive and functional decline as those on a placebo. Their study has been published in today’s issue of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) which focuses on aging this week…

DHA Fish Oils Same As Placebo For Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report that those with mild/moderate Alzhimer’s Disease symptoms who received omega-3 DHA fatty acid (docosahexaenoic acid) over an 18-month period experienced the same rates of cognitive and functional decline as those on a placebo. Their study has been published in today’s issue of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) which focuses on aging this week…

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