Topic: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Fish oil pills don't improve kids' braininess

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some evidence that taking fish oil pills during pregnancy can help children's brain development, a new study suggests that the supplements make no difference in measures of intellect when the kids are six years old.The findings ...

Study clouds picture on omega-3s and heart health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating fatty acids like those found in fish and certain plants may not prevent heart disease as well as previously believed, a new study concludes.Danish researchers who analyzed the diets of nearly 3,300 people found that, in ...

Fish oil in pregnancy may not boost babies' vision

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Expectant moms who take fish oil supplements may not be doing much to sharpen their babies' vision, a new study suggests.The findings fly in the face of some earlier research that had suggested docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which ...

Fish oil may not prevent depression: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids doesn't appear to stave off the blues in women, U.S. researchers have found.Their study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, adds to the conflicting evidence on the benefits ...

Diet high in fish linked to stronger bones

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who eat greater amounts of fish end up preserving their bone density better than people who don't eat as much fish, a new study finds.The study doesn't prove that such habits strengthen bones, but researchers ...

Fish oil won't accelerate weight loss

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil capsules won't help boost weight loss if you're already dieting and exercising, new research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows.Among a group of overweight and obese adults enrolled in a diet and exercise ...

Saturated Fats Increase Fracture Risk in Women

Saturated fatty acid intake may significantly increase hip fracture risk in postmenopausal women, whereas monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes may decrease total fracture risk, according to a new study published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.. Cox proportional hazard ...

Fatty Acid Intake Tied to Fracture Risk

Researchers from the Department of Human Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University have linked dietary fatty acid intake to osteoporotic fractures in women. Results of their trial, a part of the Women's Health Initiative, ...

Fish oil: What's in it for you?

Fish oil and pregnancyExpectant mothers taking fish oil have been shown to give birth to babies with enhanced eye and hand coordination.According to the Deakin University's Professor Andrew Sinclair, a University of Western Australia study involving 98 pregnant women found significant advancement ...

Can Salmon Save Your Skin?

Omega-3 fatty acids may boost your skin's defenses against UV damage. If you spend your summer vacation soaking up the sun, your best defense (second to sunscreen, of course) may be what you order for dinner. Healthy omega-3 fatty acids in oily ...
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