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n-3 LC-PUFAs from fish oil exert anti-inflammatory effects especially in relation to decreased production of inflammatory eicosanoids from arachidonic acid and inflammatory cytokines. In addition n-3 LC-PUFAs may decrease production of other inflammatory mediators like platelet activating factor, reactive oxygen species, adhesion molecules, and matrix metalloproteinases. Thus, these fatty acids
Disturbed by the increasing use of pharmaceuticals with potentially serious side-effects, a University of Pittsburgh physician has found there are healthier, natural alternatives for managing joint pain. According to a study by Dr. Joseph Maroon, professor and vice chairman of neurological surgery, substances typically found in fish -- omega-3 fatty acids -- might be an alternative to such
The multi-billion dollar pain medication industry took another huge hit this week when a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked the drug Celebrex to an increased risk of a fatal or non-fatal cardiovascular event. This news closely mirrors the recent recall by Merck & Co of its blockbuster pain medication Vioxx which was pulled from the shelves in over 80
Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) that plays an important role in the eye and nervous system affecting a wide range of functions in cells and tissues. PUFAs help maintain good health, promote brain and vision development and may protect against diseases. In fact, recent studies show omega-3 may be beneficial for protecting against age-related eye disease. Age-related macular degeneration (
The relationship between fish consumption during pregnancy and cognitive development in the infant is being intensively studied. Early reports of improved visual acuity in 4 month-old infants whose mothers consumed fish or fish oil were followed by reports of improvements in acuity scores at one year, visual stereo-acuity scores, standardized developmental tests, look duration, and various

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