Influence of maternal DHA supplements on infant morbidity
Researchers in the US and Mexico studied the effects of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on...
Omega-3 to treat mental illness
Several health organizations have come together to review the evidence. Here’s what we know.
Lack of effect of omega-3 on maternal depression and baby’s intelligence
International experts recommend that pregnant women increase their DHA intakes. But researchers at the Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute,...
Eating fatty fish improves grades in school
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden studied the association between fish intake and academic achievement among Swedish adolescents.
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In praise of mothers who forced their children to take cod liver oil
In a Medscape editorial, Dr. George Griffing from Saint Louis University in Missouri outlines the benefits.
Ignorance of omega-3 among Australians
 Since starting this blog in 2006 there have been more than 150 posts about omega-3 fatty acids. Believe it or...
Treating perinatal depression with omega-3
Perinatal depression includes major and minor depressive episodes during pregnancy or within the first 12 months following delivery. Researchers from...
A guide to eating safe fish
 Should you eat more omega-3-rich fish for a healthier heart, or avoid fish because of contaminants, such as mercury? Dr....
Treating salicylate intolerance with fish oil
 Clinicians from Southampton University Hospitals Trust report on 3 patients with disabling salicylate-induced intolerance.
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The winner in CAM for 2007
Omega-3 fatty acids, of course There’s so much good stuff it’s hard to know where to start.
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and the risk of asthma in children
Recently, 2 studies (here and here) showed that increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of pregnant...
Harvard gets specific about seafood, pregnant women, and omega-3
HealthBeat, published by Harvard Health Publications, has an excellent article with solid recommendations about the health benefits and risk of...
More support for expectant moms to eat the right amount of seafood
For the second time in less than two months, a study of pregnant women concludes that their babies do better...
Summarizing seafood recommendations during pregnancy
The National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition has summarized the recommendations from official groups, worldwide. Their website should be essential...
Benefits of eating apples and fish during pregnancy
Here’s more evidence that the health of your offspring is influenced by what mom eats while pregnant. This study appears...
Potential benefits of fish oil supplements given to pregnant mums
Relatively high doses of omega 3-rich fish oil supplements during the second half of pregnancy appear safe and beneficial to...