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Omega-3 fatty acids may improve blood pressure in kidney disease patients
28 September 2009
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 may decrease blood pressure and heart rate in kidney disease patients, reports a new study.
22 February 2012
A new Danish study indicates that little or no intake of fish or long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in healthy, younger women.
To explore the association between intake of omega-3 fatty acids and the risk of cardiovascular disease(CVD), the consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids was assessed by a food-frequency questionnaire. Additionally, the event of hypertensive, cerebrovascular and ischemic heart disease were measured in 48,627 (average age of 29.9 years) initially healthy, younger women (1). The cohort study, which took place over the course of eight years, showed that low (less than 60 mg/day) or no omega-3 fatty acid intake via diet or supplementation was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
The researchers commented that a low intake of omega-3 fatty acids increased the risk of CVD, even in women with a low risk of CVD, which indicated the importance of the adequate intake of essential fatty acids throughout life. Evidence from observational prospective studies (2), as well as randomized, controlled trials (3) suggests a preventative effect of fish consumption and intake of the essential long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids against cardiovascular disease also in older women
28 September 2009
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 may decrease blood pressure and heart rate in kidney disease patients, reports a new study.
12 July 2010
Having low vitamin D levels may increase a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, says a Finnish study.
17 September 2011
According to a new study from the UK, daily doses of folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 can slow cognitive and clinical decline in people with mild cognitive impairment.