Omega-3 as a Remedy?

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Over the last few months The CMA website has covered a number of topics which have looked at natural remedies used by CAM practitioners, such as OMEGA-3 and how it is being researched to see its effect on various conditions.

Some of the most recent articles on OMEGA-3 include:

Omega-3 (Fish Oil) to Protect Dialysis Patients from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Researchers have found evidence that Omega-3 (“long-chain n-3 fatty acids”) may protect against sudden cardiac death, amongst dialysis patients.

Some Omega-3’s Better Than Others in Liver Disease?

Research published in the online Journal of Nutrition has found that one type of Omega-3 has a powerful effect in helping prevent inflammation in the liver – and fibrosis.

Obesity Runs from Generation to Generation in Those with Diets High in Omega 6 - and Low in Omega 3's

"we show that a Western-like, fat diet induces a gradual fat-mass enhancement, in accordance with the increasing prevalence of obesity observed in humans".

Omega-3 Can Boost Memory

Researchers have found that supplementation with Omega-3 helps boost the working memory of young adults (18-25).

Doctors and Nurses Often Use Holistic Medicine for Themselves

U.S. health care workers, especially doctors and nurses, use
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) far more than

Can acupuncture help with psoriasis?

Plant-based diets tied to 23% lower diabetes risk

It May Be Possible To Avoid Developing Dementia

The risk of dementia in a recent study was 32% lower in
people with a high genetic risk if they had followed a healthy

More evidence that pets benefit mental health

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