Tag: fish oil

Omega-3 Fish Oil As Effective As Drugs For Some Children With ADHD

Randolph Jason

Omega-3 Fish Oil As Effective As Drugs For Some Children With ADHD By Jane Chang via Natural Blaze Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is quite common. It affects about one in 20 children and is three or four times more common in boys than in girls. Children with ADHD, which is characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, are more likely to drop out of school. Fortunately, drugs to treat the condition work well for 60-80% of children who take them. But that leaves 20-40% of children who have a poor response to the drugs or…

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Buyer beware — Many fish oils are synthetic

Randolph Jason

Buyer beware — Many fish oils are synthetic by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola As you probably know, fish oil has long been touted as an excellent source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two marine-based omega-3 fats that are important for brain and heart health. What may come as a surprise is that many (if not most) fish oil supplements on the market these days contain synthetic fish oil. This little-known fact has been brought to the fore by a recent U.S. Supreme Court petition filed by Amarin…

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The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of fish oil emulsion, and its potential benefits to diabetic patients

Randolph Jason

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of fish oil emulsion, and its potential benefits to diabetic patients by: Janine Acero for Natural News GNN Note – Fish oil, turmeric and ginger are all part of my daily routine. Joints, aches and pains are greatly reduced through natural herbs – at least in my system. ****** Researchers from Slovakia investigate the capability of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil emulsion to reduce hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic patients that result in diabetes-related complications. Their findings were published in the journal…

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Study: Fish oils found to treat asthma by reducing formation of inflammatory proteins

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Study: Fish oils found to treat asthma by reducing formation of inflammatory proteins by: Vicki Batts for Natural News Could fish oil really help treat asthma? New research has indicated that may just be the case. Scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center have reportedly made a shocking discovery about omega-3 fatty acids, and what purpose they may be able to serve for asthma patients. Their research, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation—Insight, utilized cell cultures from local asthma patients to produce the amazing findings. They found that omega-3 fatty acids…

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