They appeared in an issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition along with an editorial that helped put it all in perspective.
Let’s summarize the results. Continue reading Three studies of fatty acids in the elderly
Category Archives: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fish consumption and allergy in adults
Researchers from the German Research Center for Environmental Health, in Neuherberg studied the association between eating fish and the risk of developing allergic diseases in adults. Continue reading Fish consumption and allergy in adults
Omega-3 to treat dry eye
Dry eye is a common complaint, but difficult to treat.
Researchers from Aston University, in Birmingham, UK reviewed the evidence for omega-3. Continue reading Omega-3 to treat dry eye
Should men eat fatty fish once a week?
Yes, according to researchers who studied rates of heart failure among older Swedish men.
But not because the data support that conclusion. Continue reading Should men eat fatty fish once a week?
The effect of diet on depression in older people
Claire Williamson, Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation in London, has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading The effect of diet on depression in older people
Prevalence of CAM use during HAART in HIV
HAART is the acronym for Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy — aggressive treatment used to suppress HIV viral replication and the progression of HIV disease.
Researchers from the Hospital San Pedro, in Spain surveyed the use of medicinal plants in HIV patients receiving HAART. Continue reading Prevalence of CAM use during HAART in HIV
Treating kids with high cholesterol
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines for screening children for high cholesterol blood levels.
Now, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia have estimated the number that might need treatment. Continue reading Treating kids with high cholesterol
Omega-3 tested to prevent relapse in Crohn’s disease
Maintenance therapy for Crohn’s disease includes immunosuppressive drugs, with an associated risk of infection.
Might omega-3 fatty acids be an alternative? Continue reading Omega-3 tested to prevent relapse in Crohn’s disease
Can you treat depression with omega-3?
Omega-3 failed to increase the effect of sertraline (Zoloft, Lustral) in treating major depression in patients with coronary heart disease, in this study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri. Continue reading Can you treat depression with omega-3?
Combined effects of exercise and omega-3 on cholesterol?
Researchers from Texas Woman’s University, in Denton looked for synergism.
Here’s what they found. Continue reading Combined effects of exercise and omega-3 on cholesterol?
Limits to omega-3 health benefits
Fish consumption may reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death and maybe prostate cancer, according to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
Might there be other health benefits? Continue reading Limits to omega-3 health benefits
Omega-3 and cardiovascular disease
 Based on studies in tens of thousands of patients, researchers from New Orleans and Baltimore suggest daily targets for treatment with omega-3. Continue reading Omega-3 and cardiovascular disease
Should we add CAM to Rx treatments?
 Researchers from the University of Queensland, in Australia evaluated the evidence for adding nutritional and herbal medicines to antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and benzodiazepines. Continue reading Should we add CAM to Rx treatments?
DHA effective in some people with Alzheimer’s disease
 During the Alzheimer’s Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers from Oregon Health & Sciences University, in Portland reported that the benefits of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 essential fatty acid, were influenced by a patient’s genetic makeup. Continue reading DHA effective in some people with Alzheimer’s disease
Using diet to lower cholesterol
 What follows are recommendations from a meeting of experts in Australia where the evidence for dietary interventions to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol blood levels was reviewed. Continue reading Using diet to lower cholesterol
Omega-3 supplementation in autistic adults
Researchers from the University of Pavia in Italy report the results from a small study. Continue reading Omega-3 supplementation in autistic adults
Medical residents don’t know dietary supplements
That’s the result from a survey of internal medicine residency programs in the US. Continue reading Medical residents don’t know dietary supplements
Lowering cholesterol with phytosterols + omega-3
 Fish oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduce triglycerides and raise HDL- (good) cholesterol blood levels, while phytosterols reduce total cholesterol and LDL- (bad) cholesterol blood levels.
But what are the combined effects on the lipid profile in people with high cholesterol levels? Continue reading Lowering cholesterol with phytosterols + omega-3
CAM control of cholesterol
Researchers from the Universities of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania compared a statin to an alternative treatment option that included lifestyle changes, red yeast rice, and fish oil.
A reader has reviewed the entire study and expands on the summary below.
CAM for Raynaud’s phenomenon?
The value of conventional treatment is limited, and so is CAM.
Let’s review. Continue reading CAM for Raynaud’s phenomenon?