Can fish oil protect against brain damage caused by alcohol abuse?

People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol are at risk of brain damage and dementia in later life. New research suggests that omega-3 fish oil may offer protective benefits.

Older adults benefit from fish oil supplements which reduce incidence of cognitive decline, may improve memory function

Rhode Island Hospital researchers have completed a study that found regular use of fish oil supplements (FOS) was associated with a significant reduction in cognitive decline and brain atrophy in…

Fish Oil DHA Is Used To Create Maresins, Which Cause Macrophages To ‘Turn Off’ Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a major factor in a wide range of problems from arthritis to cardiovascular disease, and DHA (found in fish oil) is known to temper this problem…

A Child’s IQ Can Be Boosted By Diet, Parental Behavior, And Preschool

Supplementing children’s diets with fish oil, enrolling them in quality preschool, and engaging them in interactive reading all turn out to be effective ways to raise a young child’s intelligence, according to a new report published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science…

Diet Enriched With Fish Oil Reduces Pressure Ulcers By 20-25 Percent

Chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, fish oil can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation in the skin and joints, and promote healthy fetal development. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher has found that it has a positive effect on bedsores, too…

Heart Healthy Omega-3s Now Present In Milk, Not Just Fish

It is now possible to incorporate fish oil into milk and other dairy-based beverages in concentrations high enough to promote heart health, and without effecting the product’s taste or lifespan, suggests a new study published in the Journal of Dairy Science. Not all people enjoy the taste of fish, even with its large amounts of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids…

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements May Not Help Heart After All

A review of 20 studies covering nearly 70,000 participants finds no statistically significant evidence that supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), commonly referred to as fish oil supplements, is linked to a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or premature death…

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don’t Improve Heart’s Ability To Relax And Efficiently Refill With Blood

Over the past three decades, researchers have firmly established that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have healthy effects on the heart…

Periodontal Disease Could Be Treated With Fish Oil Supplements

Periodontitis, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth, affects more than half of adults and is linked to an increased risk of stroke and other heart problems. To evaluate whether fish oil supplementation could be an adjunct therapy for periodontitis, Dr…

Research Suggests Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Prevent And Treat Nerve Damage

Research from Queen Mary, University of London suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to protect nerves from injury and help them to regenerate. When nerves are damaged because of an accident or injury, patients experience pain, weakness and muscle paralysis which can leave them disabled, and recovery rates are poor…

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