Researchers at Trinity College, in Ireland, reviewed the latest scientific evidence of the effectiveness and safety of CAM treatments in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Continue reading Is there a role for CAM to treat ADHD?
Category Archives: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Review: EPA to treat depression
Researchers at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, in New York City, used a meta-analysis to test the hypothesis that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is the effective component in omega-3 fatty acid treatment of major depressive episodes. Continue reading Review: EPA to treat depression
CAM options for treating depression
Emily Matthews, a reader of this blog, provides this overview of depression and complementary treatment options.
About 20 million Americans suffer from clinical depression. Low levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, are thought to contribute to depression. Depression is also associated with diseases like diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, hormonal imbalance, hypoglycemia, stress, impaired thyroid function, environmental toxins, and unhealthy lifestyles. Continue reading CAM options for treating depression
Omega-3 fatty acid effect on lipids in hemodialysis patients
Researchers at Laikon General Hospital, in Athens, Greece, looked for a response. Continue reading Omega-3 fatty acid effect on lipids in hemodialysis patients
Use of dietary supplements by medical specialists
Here’s a look at the use of dietary supplements by physicians in 3 specialties in the US: cardiology, dermatology, and orthopedics. Continue reading Use of dietary supplements by medical specialists
Lower your risk for prostate cancer
There’s no sure way to prevent prostate cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic staff, but here are their dietary recommendations. Continue reading Lower your risk for prostate cancer
Reviewing the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on depression
Researchers at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, in New York City, reviewed the evidence for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to treat major depressive episodes. Continue reading Reviewing the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on depression
Looking for the metabolic effects of cinnamon
Dietary fat is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Researchers in Ireland measured the effect of 3 grams cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) on gastric emptying, postprandial lipid and blood sugar responses, and other metabolic effects. Continue reading Looking for the metabolic effects of cinnamon
Review: CAM to treat memory loss
Herbals and other CAM are being aggressively marketed for both prophylactic and therapeutic effects in regard to memory disorders.
Researchers at Beth Israel Medical Center, in New York City, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: CAM to treat memory loss
CAM options to treat eczema
Bastyr Center for Natural Health has published a review. Continue reading CAM options to treat eczema
Adding omega-3 to diet and exercise to increase weight loss
In addition to the metabolic and cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, it’s suggested there’s a weight loss-enhancing benefit to this supplement.
Researchers at The Cooper Institute, in Dallas, Texas, studied the response by a group of overweight people. Continue reading Adding omega-3 to diet and exercise to increase weight loss
Olive oil and the risk of stroke
Researchers at INSERM in Bordeaux, France, studied whether high olive oil consumption, and high oleic acid blood levels (an indirect biological marker of olive oil), are associated with a lower incidence of stroke in older people. Continue reading Olive oil and the risk of stroke
Fatty acids and the risk of fracture in women
Fatty acids may be important dietary components that modulate osteoporotic fracture risk.
Researchers at The Ohio State University, Columbus, studied fatty acid intake in relation to osteoporotic fractures. Continue reading Fatty acids and the risk of fracture in women
The omega-6 to -3 ratio and survival in hemodialysis patients
Mortality in long-term hemodialysis patients is mostly attributed to cardiovascular complications, and may be related to chronic inflammation.
Researchers at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, in Torrance, California, hypothesized that the anti-inflammatory benefits of higher dietary intake of omega-3 compared with omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids might lower inflammatory processes and decrease the risk of death. Continue reading The omega-6 to -3 ratio and survival in hemodialysis patients
Omega-3 and the risk of diabetes
Two new studies are reviewed. Continue reading Omega-3 and the risk of diabetes
Risk of death and the use of supplements
Researchers at the University of Washington, in Seattle, evaluated whether 13 vitamin and mineral supplements and glucosamine, chondroitin, saw palmetto, Ginkgo biloba, garlic, fish-oil, and fiber supplements were associated with total mortality.
The results with glucosamine and chondroitin are most interesting. Continue reading Risk of death and the use of supplements
Omega-3 to treat major depression
This may be the largest study of its kind, according to the authors.
Researchers at the Université de Montréal, in Quebec, studied the short-term effect of omega-3 supplementation in reducing depressive symptoms in patients experiencing a major depressive episode. Continue reading Omega-3 to treat major depression
The value of nutritional supplements in older adults
We commonly take them, but studies show mixed results regarding their health benefits, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina. Continue reading The value of nutritional supplements in older adults
Fatty acids, vitamin D, and the risk of psychotic-like symptoms
Low intake of fish, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and vitamin D deficiency has been suggested to play a role in the development of schizophrenia.
Researchers from Scandinavia evaluated the association between the intake of different fish species, PUFA, and vitamin D, and the prevalence of psychotic-like symptoms in Swedish women. Continue reading Fatty acids, vitamin D, and the risk of psychotic-like symptoms
Dietary choices and the risk of heart disease
Researchers from the Population Health Research Institute, in Ontario, Canada evaluated the effects of dietary options on the risk of heart disease.
It’s a good article for those of us who like neat lists. Continue reading Dietary choices and the risk of heart disease