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Taking Omega-3s Prior to Heart Surgery Lowers Chance of Atrial Fibrillation

December 2010 - Heart disease claims more lives every year than any other condition, yet people are living longer than ever, especially those who have heart disease. Full article.

High-Dose Omega-3s Do Not Lower the Chance of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation

December 2010 - As described in the preceding article, atrial fibrillation — the rapid irregular beating of the heart’s upper chambers — increases a person’s chance of developing heart failure, stroke or death. Full article.

More DHA in Pregnancy Cuts Very Early Births in Half But Chance of Postpartum Depressive Illness Unaffected

December 2010 - Many studies from around the world support the recommendation for pregnant and nursing women to consume at least 200 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) per day. DHA is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found in fish and fish oil that is required for the proper development and function of the brain and retina. Full article.

High Prenatal DHA Exposure Benefits Visual Function in Childhood

December 2010 - Knowledge about the health effects of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) found mainly in fish and shellfish has come from studies in populations, clinical trials and research laboratories. Full article.

Omega-3s Reduce Inflammation and Loss of Cartilage Protein in Tissue Studies

December 2010 - Runaway inflammation characterizes many diseases, including heart disease, stroke and other types of brain injury, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, metabolic syndrome and others. As a result, one of the first-line therapies for several of these conditions is inflammation control. Full article.

DHA Aids Brain Function in Injury and Disease

December 2010 - Omega-3 fatty acids, especially the long-chain ones found mainly in fish and shellfish (omega-3s), are strategically important for the brain. One omega-3, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), is part of every brain cell and is required for neurons (a type of brain cell) to grow, regenerate and communicate with other cells. Full article.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plus Aspirin Improve Gum Disease

December 2010 - Disease of the gums and supporting tissue, known to dentists as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition that destroys gum tissue and bone if left untreated. Full article.

Omega-3s Curb Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in Obesity Model

Once scientists have observed something that occurs in one group of people but not others who are similar, they ask why. That approach is what led to the recognition that the high omega-3 fatty acid content of the native Greenlander diet was linked to the absence of heart disease. Full article.

The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and the World Health Organization have completed a report of the benefits of seafood consumption.

January 2010 - The Executive Summary with its recommedations can be viewed here.