(Feb 2003 - Alternative Medicine Review
The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids.
"A lower ratio of omega-6/ omega-3 fatty acids is more desirable in reducing the risk of many of the chronic diseases of high prevalence in Western societies, as well as in the developing countries, that are being exported to the rest of the world.
A.P. Simopoulos/Alternative Medicine Review
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(2003 - Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2003;12 Suppl:S37)
Docosahexaenoic acid and post-partum depression - is there a link?
"Logistic regression analysis indicated that a 1% increase in plasma DHA was associated with a 59% reduction in reporting of depressive symptoms
Makrides M, Crowther CA, Gibson RA, Gibson RS, Skeaff CM.
Child Health Research Institute, North Adelaide,SA 5006.
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(2/19/04 - CTV News)
Most Canadians not getting enough Omega 3's
"a person would need to take more than 300 fish oil capsules to be exposed to the amount of PCBs in a single serving of farmed salmon...(Read full article)
(2/19/04 - CTV News)
Fish oil capsules lower in contaminants: study
"a person would need to take more than 300 fish oil capsules to be exposed to the amount of PCBs in a single serving of farmed salmon...(Read full article)
(2/17/04 - The Globe and Mail)
Bad fish rap
"Fish, in particular dark fatty fish such as salmon, are the principal source of omega3 fatty acids, key nutrients for healthy hearts and eyes, and essential building blocks for the neurological system of fetuses." In other words, we should be eating more fish, not less.
(2/16/04 - The Globe and Mail)
Plummeting fish sales could risk public health
"Fish-oil fats are really important in reducing the risks of diseases that include certain forms of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases like lupus, as well as heart disease," said Peter Jones, director of the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at McGill University in Montreal. (Read full article)
(2/15/04 - (BBC News)
Fat acid clue to cystic fibrosis
"An imbalance of fatty acids may cause the lung inflammation experienced by cystic fibrosis patients, scientists have suggested. (Read full article)
(2004 - Alzheimer's Society)
Research Study - Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Alzheimer Disease (Ontario)
Salmon consumption has risen in recent years because the fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce the risks of heart disease ... effects of a study claiming the popular health food can be harmful ... (Read full article)
(8/20/03 - CBC News)
Fish oil, a balm for depression: Studies
Fish oil may contain ingredients to help treat depression ... (Read Full Article)
(2002 - Fisheries Diversification Program)
Health Benefits of Seal Oil
In an attempt to provide evidence of the health benefits of seal oil, the Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, with funding from the Fisheries Diversification Program, began a research project dedicated to providing evidence of the effectiveness of seal oil in reducing symptoms of Arthritis...(Read Full Article)
Department of Fisheries and AquacultureGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NF, A1B 4J6Call: 709 729-3732 / Fax: 709 729-6082Web: http://www.gov.nf.ca/fishaq/FDP(Crohn's Org/UK www.crohn's.org.uk)
Fish Oils and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Much interest has been shown recently in the use of Fish Oils for the treatment of IBD ...
