Omega-3 heart benefits confirmed; 500mg/day recommended
March 10, 2008
Filed under cardiovascular, dietary
CM NEWS – Omega-3 fatty acids from oily fishes or capsules can reduce cardiovascular risk by up to 45%, according to a review of major scientific data. Experts recommend dosage of 500mg a day for healthy persons and 1 g for patients with coronary artery diseases. Read more
Typical North American diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids
March 9, 2008
Filed under dietary, healthy eating
Child & Family Research Institute release – New research from the Child & Family Research Institute shows the typical North American diet of eating lots of meat and not much fish is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids and this may pose a risk to infant neurological development. Read more
Fish oil may benefit lupus: study
November 11, 2007
Filed under lupus
ScienceDaily – Omega-3 fish oils may benefit lupus activity as well as cardiovascular effects for patients with lupus, according to research presented recently at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, Mass. Read more
