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Please click on the links below to read our articles. If you are interested in research findings, click here for links to research reports. For links to freefrom food products click here. The DOLAB studies– Omega 3 status really does affect childhood learning and behaviour. Michelle Berriedale-Johnson reports. September 2013 Long chain omega 3 fatty acids – what does the future hold? Professor Jack Winkler. June 2013 Omega 3 fatty acids and hyperbaric oxygen used to heal two horrific brain injuries. October 2012 Fats Matter. Margaret Moss looks at the crucial role played by fats in inflammation and, therefore, allergy. August 2011 Coconut oil for Alzheimer's. In a lengthy piece on the Dr Mercola site suggests that the medium chain triglycerides in which coconut oil abounds may be helpful in preventing, or even reversing, Alzheimer's disease. December 2010 A Celebration of DHA: 40 years ago, evidence began to show a special role for DHA as a brain selective nutrient. This conference has brought together research from the intervening decades, and the consolidation of this knowledge is hoped to inspire action to preserve and restore marine resources and the marine-to-human food chain – May 2010 – Cressida Boyd Coconut oil and medium chain triglycerides – Dr Bruce Fife – 2009 Information on Omega 3s - A site run by a group of US universities, institutes and healthcare providers. A good general introduction to Omega 3s from the National Center for Complementary Medicine July 2009 Omega 3s: A look at omega 3 and fatty acids and current thinking on how they relate to food allergy and intolerance – Miriam Polunin 2004
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Can Early Omega-3 Fatty Acid Exposure Reduce Risk of Childhood Allergic Disease? July 2017 Supplementation of pregnant mothers with Omega 3 fatty acids does not appear to reduce risk of allergy in first 3 years. September 2013 Omega-3 fatty acids might help alleviate allergic disease August 2012 N-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids do not reduce allergy risk in infants Mother’s diet influences baby’s allergies Omega 3s lower inflammation and anxiety in medical students Omega-3s: more evidence they prevent several forms of blindness Omega-3 fatty acids prevent and may reverse gum disease Krill oil improves clinical scores in ADHD CLA supplementation can help overweight asthmatics Individuals at extremely high risk of developing psychosis appear less likely to develop psychotic disorders following a 12-week course of fish oil capsules containing omega-3 fatty acids – report in Science Daily Febaury 2010 Fish oil is better than soya oil for intensive care patients on intravenous feeds. Fish roe the best source of Omega3 fatty acids Omega 3 fatty acids can control gene expression Excess omega 6 fatty acids really do cause allergy September 2009 More support for fish oils Can an omega-3 fatty acid slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease? Parenteral Nutrition improved by Omega 3 Omega 3 fatty acids appear to improve mood by causing structural changes in the brain This little piggy boosts brain power First Published in June 2006 Articles on essential fatty acids Click here for links to manufacturers of nutrition and food supplements NB Information on this site is not a substitute for medical advice and no liability can be assumed for its use. |
