I recently ran across a study concluded in late 2007 suggesting that omega-3s can possibly delay or even prevent the onset of schizophrenia in at-risk youths. These findings could offer a safe way ...

A new study being planned will test the effects of omega-3 fish oil on reducing violent behavior for inmates in the Singapore Prison System. They are modeling a study from the UK published in ...

Researchers in Norway are saying that criminals treated with fish oil supplements for several months became less violent. Dr. Havard Bentsen attributes this to the potential of omega-3 fatty acids to reduce aggressiveness and impulsivity, for which fish oil has been touted dozens of times in treating children with ADHD. He even makes a rather lofty claim:

Here's a case study on fish oil that's simply fascinating.  From an article originally published in the Arizona Daily Star,  a person once addicted to methamphetamines (also known as Crystal Meth) successfully ...

Another study out of Durham suggests that fish oil can significantly "improve the behaviour of unruly children and help develop their concentration and bonding with their parents, research has revealed." The dramatic results showed that while ...

A new study out of Australia finds that children with ADHD given daily fish oil supplements had significant improvements: "They were able to concentrate better, they were calmer, less impulsive, that sort of thing," ...

A study on fish oil with pre-school children in the UK may persuade many parents to give their toddlers pharmaceutical-grade fish oil. Why? Fish ...

A new study found that depressed rats had higher levels of Omega-6 fatty acids in their brains.  The researchers were surprised: "The finding that in the depressive rats the omega-3 fatty acid levels ...

A new article over at Times Online (UK) discusses several studies that indicate the benefits of using fish oil for relieving stress. First we find out that: Pregnant women who have an adequate intake ...

A study out of England of 120 children between ages 6 and 12 tested the use of fish oil on ADHD symptoms, coordination and short-term memory. The outcome? Results suggested that after three ...

Courtesy of Yahoo News, two new studies show that DHA and ARA significantly aid infant development. For those that don't know, DHA stands for Docosahexaenoic Acid, and it's one of the two ...

I know it sounds far-fetched, but in an article entitled Brain Food, a study was conducted where three-year-old children with ADHD, dyspraxia and dyslexia were given fish oil: In a study sponsored by ...

A recent article at Forbes.com (no longer available online, but read the study here) found that fish oil prevented the build-up of amyloid protein in the brains of rats genetically-engineered to develop Alzheimer's ...

I just discovered a study published in 1999 regarding the amazing benefits of refined fish oil in treating bipolar disorder (or manic depression), an affliction affecting over 13 million Americans. Dr. Andrew Stoll, ...

Several studies are now indiciating that fish oil can alleviate depression. These studies were prompted by some very interesting observations: Scientists first became interested when they noticed that countries with the highest fish consumption had the lowest rates of depression. They also observed that mothers in England who ate very little fish during pregnancy doubled their risk of developing postpartum depression compared to women who ate fish regularly. They then found that it did the same thing that Prozac did -- Watch out, Eli Lilly!

A study sponsored by Nordic Naturals, a supplement company, found that omega-3 fish oil significantly boosted autistic children's scores in 8 different areas on language and learning tests. The article states that, "Investigators also noted the importance of fish oil purity," and that Nordic Naturals "...is working to set exacting standards for freshness, purity, and taste in omega EFA supplements." Nordic Naturals is doing just that by having their fish oil independently tested by International Fish Oil Standards, an organization providing third party validation of fish oil in 5 areas:

A recent article in Oregon's Mail Tribune reviews several studies regarding the benefits of fish oil and then speculates about the likelihood of manufacturers using it as an additive in all kinds of foods, including ice cream! The article does a good job of summarizing the science as well as numerous fish oil benefits: The two [omega-3] fatty acids in question --  eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) -- are purported to help your heart, your immune system, your mood, your aging brain and your dimming eyes. They've even been touted to possibly help ward off cancer. However, I do have some problems with some of the advice offered, particularly regarding the American Heart Association's (AHA) on consuming fish:

Amazing! Researchers at Aberdeen and Edinburgh universities in Scotland have found that people who eat oily fish or take fish oil supplements score 13% higher on IQ tests (No wonder I'm so smart!) and ...