Fish Oil (dietary supplement)

Folic acid linked to reduced risk of autism spectrum disorders

2013-02-12 13:50:00

Mothers who took folic acid supplements around the time they became pregnant were less likely to have children with an autism spectrum disorder, a new study has found. Researchers in Norway examined health records of more than 85,000 children born there...

Supplements we take mostly not ordered by doctors, study says

2013-02-05 16:50:00

There is oh, so much publicity about fish oil pills, calcium and vitamin D – let alone the many more unusual dietary supplements. Are Americans persuaded? About half of U.S. adults use dietary supplements, and less than a quarter of the people who...

Supplements for depression: What the research reveals

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Struggling with the black dog of depression? The supplement aisle abounds with options for people seeking a non-medicinal remedy — but figuring out what works and what doesn't can be a challenge for consumers and experts alike. That's because...

Military suicides linked to low Omega-3 levels

2011-08-24 16:59:00

In a finding�suggesting powerful psychiatric benefits�for a component of fish oil, a study published Wednesday has linked military suicides to low levels of docosahexaenoic acid and found that�service personnel�with higher levels of DHA in their blood...

To soothe the body

2009-08-17 00:00:00

If you want to live longer -- avoid heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer -- then pick and choose your foods with care to quiet down parts of your immune system. That's the principle promoted by the founders and followers of anti-inflammatory...

Alternative medicine is becoming mainstream

2009-11-09 00:00:00

Leon Wittman tweaked his shoulder in 1994 while attempting to keep his basement from flooding during a thunderstorm by scooping water out of a window well with a bucket. His left arm began to ache. He realized about a year later that he rarely used it...

The food-mood connection

2010-11-08 00:00:00

You've heard the claims: Chocolate evokes that loving feeling. Eating fish makes you smarter. Pure carbs calm you down. If you are what you eat, as they say, then it certainly stands to reason that food can influence mood and brain power. The theory...

Ex-Dolphin training for Crohn's half marathon

2013-06-07 08:02:00

For 12 seasons in the NFL, including nine with the Miami Dolphins, cornerback Sam Madison practiced up to five hours a day so he could run with and crush wide receivers. After retiring, he's remained active but switched up his routine. In fact, he hasn'...

Fish oil: Is it beneficial or waste of time, money?

2013-05-29 16:41:00

Q: I am quite confused and annoyed about reports that fish oil isn't beneficial. I've heard for years that fish-oil supplements are good for all kinds of things, like depression and anxiety, skin and joints, and general heart health. So it is a huge...

Study indicates fish oil protects against type-2 diabetes

2013-05-23 18:16:00

A review of research suggests fish oil supplements might help protect against Type-2 Diabetes.� Experts with the Harvard School of Health pooled data from 14 clinical trials. They found fish oil may increase levels of a hormone associated with...

What's so special about Omega-3 supplements?

2013-04-03 02:30:06

Everyone seems to be popping omega-3 fatty acid supplements these days. In fact, omega-3s are the most common nonvitamin, nonmineral natural product taken by adults, according to a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics and the National...

EatingWell: How to get more Omega-3s in your diet

2013-02-13 02:30:04

There's a super-important nutrient that, chances are, you're not getting enough of: omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are a nutrient powerhouse, shown to improve heart health and mood. There are two kinds of omega-3s, in particular, that are important for...

Some examples of the fish oil products that contain Omega-3 fatty acids.

2012-09-11 22:16:38

Consumer Reports tested a number of fish oil supplements; most met standards but some fell short.

2011-12-06 11:43:13

Fish-oil supplements did not benefit Alzheimer's patients in a clinical trial.

2010-11-02 08:22:47