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Tag Archives: DHA
Article details latest generation of sunless self-tanning products
The Wall Street Journal reports (for subscribers) that the newest generation of sunless self-tanning products smells better, looks more natural, goes on more evenly, and helps smooth wrinkles. Some even contain sunscreen.
Posted in Skin Health
Tagged DHA, self-tanning products, sunscreen
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Spoilage and labeling errors with some omega-3 and -6 supplements
A new report on the quality of omega-3 and -6 fatty acid supplements made from seed oils was recently released by ConsumerLab.com. Only 11 of 17 products selected for testing met quality criteria for freshness and labeling.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Nutritional Health
Tagged ALA, black currant oil, borage oil, DHA, EPA, EPO, evening primrose oil, fish oil, flaxseed oil, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6, omega-6 fatty acids
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Fish oil supplements do not boost babies’ cognitive development or prevent postpartum depression
The New York Times reports, “Many women take fish oil supplements during pregnancy, encouraged by obstetricians, marketing campaigns, or the popular view that a key fish oil ingredient — docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA — is beneficial to a baby’s cognitive … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged depression, depression in pregnancy, DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, EPA, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, postpartum depression
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ConsumerLab.com Finds Quality Problems with Nearly 30% of Fish Oil Supplements Reviewed; “Fishy” Claims Identified
Fish, krill, and algal oil supplements now account for approximately $1 billion in sales in the U.S. To help consumers choose among products, ConsumerLab.com selected 24 of the best-selling oil supplements and tested them for EPA and DHA, contamination, freshness, … Continue reading
Posted in Nutritional Health
Tagged algal oil, consumerlab, DHA, EPA, fish oil, krill oil, omega-3 fatty acids, PCBs
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Omega-Enhanced Margarines a Heart-Saver? Or Not?
They taste like butter and offer a boost of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but these omega-enhanced margarines may NOT actually help your heart, according to new research from the Netherlands. Now, before you read the details, this study examined only … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged DHA, EPA, margarine, margarine spread, omega-3 fatty acids
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Is Krill Oil Better Than Fish Oil?
Krill oil is now being promoted as a better alternative to fish oil supplements. Krill are tiny shrimp-like crustaceans. Promoters say that krill oil provides similar cardiac benefits as fish oil, but with fewer capsules and no fishy taste. However, … Continue reading
Should Kids take Fish Oil Supplements?
All the talk about the benefits of omega-3s has parents asking whether CHILDREN should take fish oil supplements. Omega-3s are important for neurodevelopment … and they’re now showing up in many prenatal vitamins, infant formulas, and foods. Fish oil supplements for kids … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged ADHD, ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorder, DHA, EPA, fish oil, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acids
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If You Are Going to take Fish Oil — here’s how to take the right amount
The amount of fish oil one has to take each day depends upon why one is taking it. Here are some diseases and the amount of the effective daily doses of total fish oil or EPA and DHA (the most … Continue reading
What are the facts about cow’s, goat’s, soy, almond, rice, and hemp milk?
Poring over facts about milk: cow’s, goat’s, soy, almond, rice and hemp http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-milk19-2009oct19,0,486524,full.story Full-fat, low-fat or skim? Used to be, there weren’t many choices to make over what to pour on your cereal. But the number of alternatives to cow’s … Continue reading
DHA Formula Promoted as Baby Brain Booster
Breast-fed babies may have an advantage over bottle-fed infants in development and cognition, but a new study shows it may be possible to close the gap using infant formula fortified with DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in breast milk.
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged breast feeding, breast milk, DHA, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acids
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The Truth About Infant Formula
Are you as confused about all the advertisements about infant formula as most of my patients? If so, here’s some evidence-based, trustworthy information that will help keep you from getting ripped off by unfounded formula claims and help you provide … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged AA, antireflux formula, colic, DHA, formula, hypoallergenic formula, infant formula, iron-containing formula, soy formula, spitting, toddler formula
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