Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease, especially Crohn's disease, due to the chronic nature of the disease, as well as the inconvenience, cost and side effects of treatment seek alternative options with supplements. One such supplement is Omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 free fatty acids are anti-inflammatory substances found in oily cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines. They are one of the essential fatty acids, but cannot be manufactured by the body and therefore...
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How much omega-3 should you take?
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There's little doubt remaining that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduce dangerous events from heart disease (heart attack and sudden... Read more »
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How effective Is Omega 3 in Treating ADHD?
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Also known as: fish oils, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), alpha-linolenic acid (the plant version of omega-3). Potential... Read more »
Fish Oil and Heart Disease
Omega-3 fatty acid is often misnamed an “alternative” or “natural” medication. Penicillin was, of course, derived from a living organism... Read more »
Study will look at omega-3 fatty acids' effects on ADHD
Researchers in Australia are starting a new study to see if omega-3 fatty acids help children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).... Read more »
Omega-3's effect on bipolar disorder still unclear
Researchers say there is still not enough evidence to say whether omega-3 fatty acids are useful treatments for people with bipolar disorder.... Read more »
Omega-3 May Ease Depression
A study of more than 400 people suggests that omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce depression symptoms in patients with major depression who do... Read more »
Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol
Eat fish at least twice a week If you like fish, this would be my first choice. Fish contains DHA . Research is starting to indicate health benefits linked to DHA alone. Fish that have the highest content of omega-3 fatty acids include...
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