The concept of omega-3 fatty acids and the benefits for cardiovascular disease originated in the 1970’s with Dyerberg and Bang’s study on the Inuit Eskimos. Since then, the research on the relationship of omega-3 fatty acids (most popularized by fish oil supplements) has exploded. Protective effects on cancer rates, seizures, diabetes and heart disease have […]
Certainly some aspects of intelligence are genetic, but there are many things you can do to give your child an edge. Quick tip: chips aren’t on the list. Some things that affect children’s IQ happen in the womb and can no longer be changed. Another important factor that play a role in childhood intelligence is environmental toxin […]
Omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil results in increased transthyretin transcription in old rat hippocampus If you know that transthyretin is a protein that scavenges amyloid protein in the brain, this article really contains some interesting info as it relates to Alzheimer’s disease. Although this is a rat study, I’m sure we will find […]
Addition of Omega-3 Fatty Acid to Meds for Depressive Disorder While this is only a small study, I feel that it is incredibly important. I know that in my office I see many patients on pschoactive drugs. Many of these patients experience weight gain as a side effect, and are frequently bounced around between meds […]
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I’ll say it again: NOTHING is as powerful as lifestyle changes for lowering your risk of chronic disease. That being said (again…), I do believe that supplementation plays a role in health, but it can never replace a poor quality lifestyle. Which brings us to this […]
