Category Archives: omega-3

US Troops May Soon Be Armed With Omega-3

The U.S. Department of Defense, or DOD, is considering fortifying troop rations with omega-3 supplements. Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly the DHA and and EPA types, have been shown in clinical trials to improve conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pregnancy, and surgical complications. Lately, the DOD is wondering if the supplement could be…

Omega-3 Deficiency the 8th Leading Cause of Death in US, says Harvard and CDC

A new study from Harvard University in conjunction with the Center for Disease Control found that Omega-3 deficiency causes 96,000 deaths every year, making it the 8th leading cause of death!

Andrew Shao, PhD, vice president of scientific & regulatory affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had this to say:

I think this analysis reinforces the long-held notion that the diet has a tremendously powerful impact on health and longevity and that the consumption of omega-3s (along with fruits and veggies) by Americans is far from adequate.

Lack of Omega-3 in Pregnant Mothers Increases Baby’s Risk of Impaired Verbal, Social and Motor Skill Development

New studies show that, when pregnant mothers take omega-3 fish oil, there is a measurable increase in the mental abilities of their babies. Researchers first warned of the problems associated with insufficient intake of omega-3 fatty acids: Poor outcomes associated with insufficient intakes of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy include intrauterine growth retardation, delayed or…

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Make Criminals Less Violent

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…

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