Fish Oil Increases Acetylcholine, Eicosanoid-Induced Contractility of Ileum This article is very timely with the FDA’s conditional approval (see next article) of alosetron. Re-release of this drug after its withdrawal after fatal side effects is a subject of hot controversy. The drug is designed to help with diarrhea-dominant IBS. Here we see a natural approach […]
Mercury, Fish Oils, and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction Mercury’s contribution to heart disease (with special emphasis on dilated cardiomyopathy) is rapidly gaining ground. Of concern is the mercury burden in many of today’s commonly consumed fish. Keep in mind that it is important to identify potential sources of mercury exposure, evaluate body burden with tests […]
You’re aware that fish oils play a role in health. But, there is serious disconnect between how much fish oil you should take and the fish oil dosage you are taking. First, a little background. When we talk about “fish oils” we are really referring to two types of fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and […]
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 […]
Influence of the dietary fatty acids and antioxidants on hay fever in adults Higher intakes of EPA (usually associated with healthy fats such as fish oil and olive oil) showed a protective effect against development of hay fever. This is not a surprising finding; however, dietary approaches are rarely addressed in modifying risk for atopic […]
