omega-3
Higher Blood Omega-3 Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Early-Onset Dementia
Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing early-onset dementia, according to a large-scale analysis of more than 217,000 adults from the UK Biobank. The study was published in the journal Clinical Nutrition. The study followed adults aged 40-64 for an average of 8.3 years and identified ...
Higher Blood Omega-3 Levels Linked With Lower AFib Risk
A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found higher circulating blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib). The comprehensive biomarker-based study—one of the largest of its kind—analyzed data from hundreds of thousands of participants in the UK Biobank. Researchers ...
New Study Shows Vegans Have Lowest Omega-3 Levels
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids (PLEFA) sheds light on how diet patterns influence long-chain omega-3 levels (EPA and DHA) across different groups. The research measured both dietary intake and red blood cell levels of omega-3s and showed that individuals adhering to vegan diets had significantly lower ...
[Extra! Extra!] EFAs and COPD Patients
While experts generally agree that essential fatty acids are beneficial for human health, some EFAs pose more risks than benefits. A 2018 study in Respiratory Research examined the effects of arachidonic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on pulmonary fibroblasts in human lung cells as compared to omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, and ...
Savvy Fatty Acids
Essential fatty acid products are undergoing innovations. Essential fatty acid products are the hottest ingredients in town, with EFA products like omega-3 supplements and marine oils dominating the nutraceutical market. Future Market Insights predicts that the fatty acid supplements market will grow at a compound annual rate of 8.7 percent through to 2035, reaching a ...
Evaluating Different Forms of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fish, Krill & Algae Oils
Omega fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) are universally recognized for their importance to human health. This includes their value for cardiovascular health,1-5 joint health and mitigating inflammation,6-8 reducing UV-induced skin aging9-13 and a range of other issues. Now consider that, although guidelines recommend a combined DHA and EPA intake of between ...
[The Vitamin Professor Podcast] Lesson 7: Krill Oil for Lupus
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Core 4 Supplements
A journey is defined as a passage from one place to another, so when we think about embarking on our individual health journeys, we need to understand that even with our best health foot forward (and best intentions), our modern lifestyles and dietary choices can sometimes leave gaps in our overall and foundational health. This ...
New Fish Oil Research Leads to Misleading Conclusions About Heart Risks, Says FARI
The Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI, Sioux Falls, SD) says a new study published in BMJ suggests fish oil supplements can be dangerous, sparking dozens of misleading headlines in mainstream media. The study in question looked at incidents of atrial fibrillation, other major cardiovascular issues and death, identified through hospital records and death registries. The ...
Nordic Naturals Works with Walmart to Expand Availability of Omega-3 Supplements
Nordic Naturals has made its award-winning omega supplements available in thousands Walmart locations, including: Omega-3, a Vitamin Retailer magazine Vity Award recipient with a non-concentrated, but plentiful, serving of omega-3s for everyday support of the heart and brain. The soft gels contain 690 mg of total omega-3s and is an ideal supplement for those who ...
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