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Because we can’t make enough omega-3s on our own, we need to get them from food or, sometimes, supplements.
A team of researchers discovered that taking omega-3 supplements can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Fish oil has been promised to provide all sorts of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain and easing arthritis. Here’s how the claims stack up for fish and supplements.
The oils in fish are excellent buffers against disease. Why don’t we eat more fish?
Nearly 50% of cross-country skiers suffer from exercise-induced asthma.
Fish oil capsules are marketed as prenatal supplements to improve brain development in children. But now top quality evidence suggests they won’t make any difference in women eating a balanced diet.
Recent evidence seems to deny the benefit of fish oil supplements for heart health. But the quality of the studies is not that great.
A prominent new paper reflects growing global sentiment amongst scientists and dieticians to review advice relating to the types of dietary fats we should consume for optimal health.
Taking some nutrient supplements together with antidepressants can enhance the medication’s effects, our new research has found.
My mum and dad are troopers. Every morning, in an effort to stave off old age and dry rot, they down a tablespoon of oily, stinky fish oil. This is done without any obvious signs of distress – clearly…
Two out of three Australians regularly use complementary medicines, which constitute a A$3.5 billion domestic market. But the industry’s marketing strategies are a source of ongoing controversy and pose…
An estimated one in four Australians currently take fish oil supplements daily because of its perceived benefits. There are suggestions that fish oil is good for a range of health conditions including…
Fish oil could help avoid serious pregnancy complications and also help encourage fetal growth, a study from the University…
A report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute late last week shows a potential link between omega-3 fatty acids and the risk of developing prostate cancer. But it may be premature…
Made up of over 90% saturated fat, coconut oil can raise cholesterol levels, clogs arteries and increase the risk of heart…
Regular intake of fish oils may slow the negative effects of junk food on the brain, research at the University of Liverpool…
Fish oil injection prevents brain damage after a stroke in mice. After inducing a stroke in new-born mice, researchers injected…
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