omega 3 Archives - Life Science Review

3 June 20203 June 2020

Acupuncture, hypnosis, paced respiration, cognitive behavioural therapy, genistein, soy isoflavones, S-equol, combined preparations of black cohosh, and omega-3 supplements may significantly reduce vasomotor symptoms (night sweats, hot flashes and flushes) which are common in menopausal individuals and those suffering with cancer

In August 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicines on vasomotor symptoms. Vasomotor symptoms are usually … Read more

10 May 202010 May 2020

Environmental factors as well as the gut microbiota may strongly influence the development of psoriasis and its progression

In March 2020 researchers from Italy, USA and Serbia published their review on the interactions between the skin, microbiome, gut microbiota and psoriasis. The researchers stated that psoriasis is alternatively … Read more

10 May 202010 May 2020

Diets, such as the MIND diet, which contain phenolic compounds, omega-3 fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, isothiocyanates, and carotenoids may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

In March 2020 researchers from Poland published their review on the role of certain bioactive compounds that appear to be effective in preventing neurodegeneration. The researchers stated that neurodegeneration is … Read more

16 April 20203 June 2020

Omega-3 and vitamin E supplementation taken together appears to significantly reduce triglyceride and LDL(bad)-cholesterol levels in overweight individuals with metabolic disease, but have no significant effect on the levels of total cholesterol and HDL(good)-cholesterol

In July 2019 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of omega-3 and vitamin E supplementation taken together on total cholesterol, triglycerides, … Read more

12 April 202012 April 2020

The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in plant-based foods such as wholegrains, legumes, fruit, vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil with a reduced consumption of red meat and sugar-sweetened drinks, may help to reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review on diet and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. There is an increasing amount of evidence which suggests that dietary factors … Read more

11 April 202011 April 2020

A low FODMAP diet has been recommended for inflammatory bowel disease and suggested for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease-like symptoms

In October 2019 researchers from Taiwan published their review of nutrition and diet in inflammatory bowel disease. The researchers stated that the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease has been increasing … Read more

31 March 202031 March 2020

Omega-3 supplementation from the 24th week of pregnancy appears to lead to a higher BMI in offspring from 0 to 6 years of age but not an increased risk of obesity at age 6

In September 2018 researchers from Denmark published the results of their study to assess the effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation during pregnancy on the measurements and … Read more

26 March 202026 March 2020

Preterm birth (before 37 weeks) and early preterm birth (before 34 weeks) appear to be reduced in women receiving omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids either as supplementation or dietary addition plus possibly a reduced risk of perinatal death, neonatal care admission, and low birth weight babies but possibly a small increased risk of large for gestational age babies

In November 2018 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, either as a supplement or … Read more

19 March 202019 March 2020

Dietary exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls through the consumption of fish appears to be associated with an increased risk of heart failure in both women and men whilst an intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a reduced risk

In May 2019 researchers from Sweden published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary exposure of polychlorinated biphenyls and risk of heart failure, taking into consideration … Read more

18 March 202018 March 2020

The beneficial effect of fish consumption on the cardiovascular system may be compromised by a co-exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls

In February 2020 researchers from Sweden, Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the associations of dietary exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and long-chain omega-3 fish … Read more

14 March 202014 March 2020

Co-enzyme Q10, vitamin C, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, gingseng, garlic and probiotic supplementation may reduce blood pressure levels in individuals with hypertension

In February 2020 researchers from Japan published their review on the potential benefits of garlic and other dietary supplements for the management of hypertension. The control of hypertension is extremely … Read more

19 February 202019 February 2020

Dietary supplementation taken by older individuals may reduce the risk of some chronic diseases although it would be unwise to assume that they are all effective and safe to use

In November 2018 researchers from France published their review on dietary supplement intake in the elderly. They stated that studies in older people using multivitamin supplements long-term had shown a … Read more

19 February 202019 February 2020

Vitamin C supplementation taken at the same time as paracetamol significantly increases the degree of paracetamol absorption and the possibility of a drug-drug interaction and the risk of side effects

In August 2019 researchers from Iraq published the results of their study to assess the effect of taking vitamin C or omega-3 supplementation at the same time as paracetamol. There … Read more

30 April 201910 January 2020

Evidence is currently insufficient to recommend any over-the-counter supplement to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment

In January 2018 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of over-the-counter supplements on cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer-type … Read more

1 March 201922 February 2020

Protein, leucine, vitamin D and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation may be beneficial in preventing sarcopenia and functional decline

In August 2018 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of high-quality protein, leucine, vitamin D, and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on … Read more

1 March 201910 January 2020

Protein supplementation appears to help prevent frailty in the elderly, but care should be taken as excess protein can be harmful

In January 2019 researchers from Spain published their review of dietary factors associated with frailty in the elderly. They stated that research has highlighted the association between low energy intake, … Read more

1 March 201910 January 2020

Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation appears to significantly improve depression, anxiety and stress levels, reduces testosterone and inflammatory markers, and improve gene expression in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

In October 2018 researchers from Iran and Canada published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on clinical, metabolic and … Read more

27 January 20194 January 2020

Diet and Lifestyle Before and During Pregnancy: Recommendations from the Germany-wide Healthy Start – Young Family Network

In December 2018 the Healthy Start – Young Family Network in Germany published their recommendations on diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Healthy Start – Young Family is a … Read more

26 January 201921 February 2020

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids also known as omega-3 PUFAs, omega-3 fatty acids and even “n-3s,”

In the 1970s, researchers from Demark discovered that although the Inuits in Greenland ate a … Read more

25 January 20194 January 2020

Moderate fatty fish and long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption appear to be associated with a lower incidence of depression

In June 2018 researchers from Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between fish and seafood consumption and long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty … Read more