Omega-3 DHA in the news
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High DHA tuna oil in the diet of infants born prematurely may help treat mental impairment
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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. Read More |
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EFSA approval: DHA and visual development in infants
Thursday, January 22, 2009
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. Read More |
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DHA alone can lower triglycerides, says study
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
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. Read More |
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Fish oils made tastier
Friday, February 24, 2006
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. Read More |
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Fish oils cool anger levels
Monday, January 23, 2006
23 January 2006 – NutraIngredientsUSA.com
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may mitigate aggressive behavior in substance abusers, suggest researchers. Read More |
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More support for benefits of fish oil for asthmatics
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
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. Read More |
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Fish Slows Cognitive Decline, Increases Infants’ Cognitive Ability
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
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. Read More |
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