[USA], Aug 19 (ANI):
Omega-3 fatty acid medication reduces triglyceride levels by 20-30 per cent among the majority of people who require treatment for high triglyceride levels, suggests a study.
The American study found farm-raised tilapia has very low levels of beneficial
omega-3 fatty acid and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids.
Results of a clinical trial suggest that
omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events in people with diabetes.
Muscle loss may be counteracted, and some arrhythmias may be stabilized by
omega-3 fatty acid. Dogs with kidney disease may have less protein loss in their urine if supplemented with
omega-3 fatty acids.
In each RCT examined, the participants were randomized to receive
omega-3 fatty acids or a comparator, such as a different dose of
omega-3 fatty acid, placebo, or antidepressant.
Research has been inconclusive regarding the antidepressant benefits of
omega-3 fatty acids, with some, but not all, studies demonstrating an add-on benefit of
omega-3 fatty acid supplements for mood disorders.
Fish oil and its active constituent,
Omega-3 fatty acid, are known to reduce the risk of several diseases including cardiovascular disease, but researchers are just beginning to understand the link between omega-3 and brain function.
Those in the top 20% in terms of their
omega-3 fatty acid consumption reduced their risk of developing ALS by one- third, compared to those in the bottom 20%.
To the Editor: Few consumers are aware of the ethyl ester (EE) content of South African (SA)
omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
Flaxseed oil is rich in the A
omega-3 fatty acid ALA (alpha-linoleic acid), while black currant, borage and evening primrose oils are good sources of the omega-6 fatty acid GLA.
USDA-ARS scientists wanted to learn more about the
omega-3 fatty acid content of the fish.
Association between
omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and risk of major cardiovascular disease events: a systematic review and meta-analysis.