Researchers in Australia are starting a new study to see if omega-3 fatty acids help children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study will look at how the fatty acids affect learning skills, attention span, memory, reaction time, and behavior in children with the disorder. Researchers hope the study will help resolve conflicting evidence about the link between the acids and developmental problems like ADHD.
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Omega 3 fatty acids is an essential fatty acids found naturally in foods such as fish, flax, chia, kiwifruit, black rasberries, walnuts,... Read more »
How essential are omega fatty acids in an American’s diet? And is there too much of an essential thing? Those questions came to mind when... Read more »
Omega-3 fatty acids are "healthy" fats, which are thought to protect the body against heart disease. They help the heart beat more... Read more »
Long associated with overall heart health including helping your body maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Omega-3 fatty... Read more »
Scientists say omega-3 fatty acids appear to help reduce the rate that cells age, a finding that may explain one of the ways these acids help the... Read more »
Scientists with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have found that some people who consume a lot of fish oil and other omega-3... Read more »
A new study published in the medical journal Circulation has found that omega-6 fatty acids are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan.... Read more »
Dutch scientists have found that most heart patients who take low-dose omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not appear to get any additional protection... Read more »
An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, eggs, organ meats, and fortified foods may delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.... Read more »