In the journal, Diabetic Medicine (2005; 22(11): 1465-75) a review of research articles concerning depression in type 2 diabetics and essential fatty acids was conducted. Clinical studies and epidemiological studies, examining the association between omega-3 fatty acids and depression, and examining the use of omega-3 fatty acids by type 2 diabetics, showed an association between Read More …
Category: Essential Fatty Acids
Colon Cancer and Fish Oil
A meta-analysis is a review of scientific studies. A recent meta-analysisappearing in the American Journal of Epidemiology (Vol 166 #10, pp 1116-1125) found that the incidence of colon cancer can be reduced by 12% with more fish consumption. Each extra serving of fish can reduce the risk by an additional 3%, according to the Wageningen Read More …
Asthma and Essential Fatty Acids
The type of fats and oils consumed in the diet may have an influence on asthma symptoms. Fatty acids are the precursors to prostaglandins and other chemicals that are involved with inflammation. Some fatty acids produce substances that increase inflammation and others produce anti-inflammatory substances. Omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in fish oil, act Read More …
Antioxidants and Essential Fatty Acids are Beneficial for Pain and Inflammation
A combination of antioxidants and essential fatty acids may be an effective treatment for the inflammation in injuries commonly like ‘tennis elbow’ and ‘golf elbow’. A physiotherapist with Denmark’s Olympic Committee recently conducted a study in order to document the anti-inflammatory properties of this new treatment, which was tested for the first time in 1996 Read More …
Folic Acid May Slow Hearing Loss Related to Age
Homocysteine is a toxic amino acid that has been linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease and osteoporosis. The body needs B12 and folic acid to convert it to a form that is not harmful to the body. Folic acid is also necessary for the body to make new cells. Folic acid Read More …
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression in Children
Twenty children took part in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in theAmerican Journal of Psychiatry (2006; 163(6): 1098-100). The subjects were divided into two groups; one group was given omega-3 supplementation (a combination of EPA and DHA) and the second group was given a placebo. The children were evaluated using the Children’s Depression Scale, Children’s Read More …