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High DHA tuna oil in the diet of infants born prematurely may help treat mental impairment

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

In a landmark study, researchers Maria Makrides, Robert Gibson and colleagues have uncovered more on the benefit of dietary DHA on the neurodevelopment of preterm infants.

Infants born before 33 weeks gestation are at high risk of developmental disorders and learning disabilities. The uptake of DHA into the developing brain is greatest during the last trimester of pregnancy – and so these pre-term infants have missed out on much of the DHA they would have received in the womb.

EFSA approval: DHA and visual development in infants

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday, January 22, 2009

A cause and effect relationship between the intake of infant and follow-on formula supplemented with DHA and visual function at 12 months has recently been endorsed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The relationship applies to formula-fed infants born at term from birth up to 12 months and in breastfed infants after weaning up to 12 months.

DHA alone can lower triglycerides, says study

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:13:24 GMT

7 February 2007 NutraIngredientsUSA.com

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition concluded that the American Heart Association's recommended cardioprotective dose of omega-3 fatty acids can lower triglycerides in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) - whether the lipids come in the form of DHA combined with EPA or just DHA alone.

Omega oils could improve child's behaviour, learning

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:43:12 GMT

12 December 2005 - NutraIngredientsEurope.com

Supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 oils can improve the behaviour of rowdy kids and help language skills, researchers from England have found.

Omega-3 fatty acids could help improve lung function

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:35:57 GMT

3 January 2006 – NutritionHorizon.com

Can have anti-inflammatory effects and improve the exercise capacity for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Fish oils made tastier

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:33:51 GMT

5 January 2006 – NutraIngredientsEurope.com

Flavoured omega-3 oils are being offered by a growing number of firms as an alternative delivery format to capsules.

Fish oils cool anger levels

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

23 January 2006 – NutraIngredientsUSA.com

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may mitigate aggressive behavior in substance abusers, suggest researchers.

More support for benefits of fish oil for asthmatics

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

10 January 2006 - FoodNavigator.com - Stephen Daniells

A new report claims omega-3 fatty acid supplements can protect against exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in asthma sufferers, adding to previous studies linking fish oil to lung health.

Fish Slows Cognitive Decline, Increases Infants’ Cognitive Ability

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:03:41 GMT

31 October 2005 - PreparedFoods.co

Consuming fish at least once a week was associated with a 10% per year slower rate of cognitive decline in elderly people, according to a new study posted online from Archives of Neurology. The study will be published in the December print edition of the journal.

Omega-3s could lower risk of dry eye syndrome

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 17:16:18 GMT

18 October 2005 - NutraIngredientsUSA.com

Consuming omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of dry eye syndrome, suggests a newly published study.