omega-3
Fish oil and choline: essential nutrients with the potential to impact pregnancy outcomes
Pregnancy places high nutritional demands on the mother, and numerous studies have shown the long-term health impacts of prenatal undernutrition. By Associate Professor Treasure McGuire PhD, clinical pharmacist, pharmacologist, educator …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Omega‐3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Intake and Blood Pressure This meta-analysis suggests the optimal combined intake of omega‐3 fatty acids for BP …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Optimal use of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy The most effective intervention for stopping smoking is a combination of professional counselling and pharmacotherapy. …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Effect of Long-Term Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation In RCTs examining cardiovascular outcomes, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular outcomes A systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 150,00 people has concluded that omega-3 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia The American Heart Association has released an update on the role of omega-3 …
Fishing for a solution
Call for fish oil supplements to be PBS listed for the prevention of preterm births An Australian expert has recommended that Omega 3 fish oil supplements be listed on the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Lactobacillus reuteri reduces bone loss in older women with low bone mineral density In this double‐blind, placebo‐controlled study, women …
Take fish oil, urges CMA
Complementary Medicines Australia is encouraging consumers to take fish oil CMA issued a statement highlighting the protective qualities of omega-3 fish oils as well as the “large body” of evidence …
Fish oil during pregnancy reduces childhood asthma
A longitudinal, randomised, double-blind study shows a 32% reduced risk for asthma in children whose mothers took fish oil supplements during third trimester A large study published in the New …